Names That Mean Surprise
- Feliks
Origin:
Russian, Slovene and Polish variation of Felix, LatinMeaning:
"happy, fortunate"Description:
An Eastern European variation of the cheerful Felix, Feliks is a popular choice in Poland, and ranked in the Top 100 in a recent year. Associated with good fortune and good luck, this form would be pronounced as FEH-liks in Russian and FEH-leeks in Polish.
- Venturo
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"good fortune, good luck"Description:
Upbeat choice.
- Tyche
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"fortune"Description:
Tyche is the goddess of luck and fate in Greek mythology. Her Roman equivalent is, fittingly, Fortuna.
- Mirando
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"marvelous"Description:
While the female version, Miranda, has long been popular, maybe it's time to consider the equally attractive male version.
- Maimun
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"luck, good fortune"Description:
Maimun is a common name in Arabic-speaking countries, where its meaning bestows good fortune.
- Glika
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"luck"Description:
The Yiddish name from which the common matronymic Jewish surname Glick derives.
- Mirabei
Origin:
From the Latin MirabilisMeaning:
"wonderful"
- Chauncy
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"gamble, fortune"Description:
A popular American name in previous centuries in honor of famed Harvard President, Charles Chauncy. This name is burdened by an incredibly pompous sound and best left in the past.
- Said
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"happy, lucky"Description:
A traditional and important Arabic name — Sai'd bin Zayd was a friend of the prophet Muhammed.
- Aiman
Origin:
Variation of Ayman, ArabicMeaning:
"righteous, right-handed, blessed, lucky"Description:
The original spelling Ayman is much more common around the world, and would likely be considered more fashionable in the US, with its Y.
- Kouki
Origin:
Variation of Koki, JapaneseMeaning:
"bright light; hopeful fortune"Description:
Kouki is an uncommon choice in Japan today, but it's been used for several anime characters.
- Merveille
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"marvel"Description:
The French word for marvel has a beautiful and elevated sound — pronounced "mair-VAY".
- Parvaiz
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"lucky, happy"Description:
Parvaiz would certainly stand out in an American classroom.
- Amazing
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"causing great surprise or wonder"Description:
A big name to bestow upon a baby, but in line with word names that are becoming increasingly fashionable, such as Legend, Miracle, and Royal.
- Marivel
Origin:
English invented nameMeaning:
"marvel"Description:
Only in use in the US since the late 1950s, Marivel may have originated as a creative spin on Marvel, perhaps influenced by Maribel, which has followed the same popularity trajectory (although much higher up the charts).
- Maimon
Origin:
Judeo-Italian variation of Maimun, ArabicMeaning:
"luck, good fortune"
- Fortunata
Origin:
Spanish variation of LatinMeaning:
"luck, fate, wealth"Description:
Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.
- Felicja
Origin:
Polish variation of Felicia, LatinMeaning:
"lucky"
- Nasia
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God's miracle"Description:
Too close to nausea.
- Ganesha
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"fortunate"Description:
The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.
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