Fortunate
Fortunate Origin and Meaning
Fortunate is an uncommon virtue name for boys derived from the Latin 'fortunatus,' meaning 'blessed,' 'lucky,' or 'prosperous.' As an English word name, it directly expresses the parents' hopes for their child's future. While more commonly recognized as an adjective in English, Fortunate has historical precedent as a given name through the Latin form Fortunatus, which was borne by several early Christian saints. The name has never been popular in mainstream English-speaking countries but may be more common in some African and Italian communities (in the form Fortunato). Fortunate represents the category of aspirational virtue names, similar to others like Prosper or Blessing, offering parents a name with an inherently positive meaning and optimistic connotations.