Cat Names That Mean Lucky

Benthe is a popular Dutch abbreviation of the feminine for Benedict.

A super quirky and upbeat choice, if it can ever shake off its ubiquitous-guy Woody Allen identity.

Has a positive meaning and a nickname feel. Sealey was a feminine name in medieval times but would be equally stylish (and rare) for both sexes now.

What parent wouldn't love this meaning?

German painter and sculptor Bendix Passig bore this eye-catching name, a Frisian and German form of Benedict, also found as a surname.

A popular name in the Arab community, with an upbeat meaning.

Of the Faust- name family, Fausto is considered the most stylish.

Many Cornish names in use today are taken directly from the dictionary, as is the case with Bennath, a noun meaning "blessing." Despite its similarity to the male name Bennett, Bennath is most commonly used among baby girls.

In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.

Ayan is an African name heard for both sexes.

Though often heard in the Hispanic and Italian communities, it hasn't made an impact here, perhaps because of the connection to the character of Faust and his pact with the devil. Variations: FAUSTINA, FAUSTIA, FAUSTIANA

The most modern choice in this group, and the most distinctive; the Gwyn form is a common male name in Wales.

Saintly, and a Mother Superior to boot.

While Kamran is a common boys' name in Iran and Turkey, among other countries, if used in the US it will more likely be a respelling of Cameron, a unisex name which sounds exactly the same as Kamran. Due to cultural misunderstandings, we'd advise using the Kamran spelling only if you mean to select the Persian boys' name, not as a "creative" form of Cameron for either gender.

Wears long blonde braids, carries a spear, and sings duets with Brunhild. But variations Ottilie, Ottiline, or Ottoline are both unusual and chic.