By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Cornish from Welsh
"great, immense, wonderful"
The meaning of Edern is disputed, with some saying it comes from the Latin name Aeturnus, meaning "eternal" or "immortal." The more plausible etymology is that Edern derives from the Welsh edyrn ,…
Turkish variation of Aymen, Arabic
"righteous, right-handed, blessed, lucky"
Latin
"fortunate one"
Because the legendary Faust sold his soul to the devil, few parents would choose this for a child, although Fausto is commonly heard in Italy and Spain.
"fortunate"
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:…
French and Russian variation of Faustinus, Latin
Notably borne by Faustin Soulouque, a 19th-century president, and later emperor, of Haiti.
Latin, feminine variation of Faust
Faustine has a positive meaning, although the association with the character who sold his soul to the devil may be off-putting. This name is among the Top 100 girls' names in France, but was given to…
Of the Faust- name family, Fausto is considered the most stylish.
Yoruba, "lucky, good fortune, blessed"
"lucky, good fortune, blessed"
A beautiful Yoruban name associated with honor and good fortune. Both fy-o-la and fay-OH-luh are used as pronunciations. Instagrammer Fayola Leo and musician Sri Fayola are notable bearers.
Italian
"lucky"
Felix is rising in the chart for boys, and its feminine variations are sure to follow. The best knows these days, thanks to the TV character, is Felicity, but there's also Felicia and Felice. Like…
"good luck, fortune"
In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.
Polish variation of Felicia, Latin
Spanish
"happy, lucky"
The futuristic consonant x sets this apart -- for better and worse -- from all the other Felices, Felicias, and Felicitys.
"luck"
The Roman goddess Fortuna personified luck and ruled over fortune and fate. She is often depicted as blindfolded, and remains an important figure in Italian culture today, where a common saying…
Spanish variation of Latin
"luck, fate, wealth"
Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.
Hindi
The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.
Yiddish
The Yiddish name from which the common matronymic Jewish surname Glick derives.
Turkish
"a miracle, beautiful"
Pretty and unusual.
Japanese
Kiaria is pretty but sure to prove confusing given all the more familiar Kiara and Keira variations out there.
"bright light; hopeful fortune"
A Japanese name with lovely meanings.
Variation of Koki, Japanese
Kouki is an uncommon choice in Japan today, but it's been used for several anime characters.
