Names That Mean Surprise

  1. Feliks
    • Origin:

      Russian, Slovene and Polish variation of Felix, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Venturo
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "good fortune, good luck"
    • Description:

      Upbeat choice.
  3. Tyche
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "fortune"
    • Description:

      Tyche is the goddess of luck and fate in Greek mythology. Her Roman equivalent is, fittingly, Fortuna.
  4. Mirando
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "marvelous"
    • Description:

      While the female version, Miranda, has long been popular, maybe it's time to consider the equally attractive male version.
  5. Maimun
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "luck, good fortune"
    • Description:

      Maimun is a common name in Arabic-speaking countries, where its meaning bestows good fortune.
  6. Glika
    • Origin:

      Yiddish
    • Meaning:

      "luck"
    • Description:

      The Yiddish name from which the common matronymic Jewish surname Glick derives.
  7. Mirabei
    • Origin:

      From the Latin Mirabilis
    • Meaning:

      "wonderful"
  8. Chauncy
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  9. Said
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "happy, lucky"
    • Description:

      A traditional and important Arabic name — Sai'd bin Zayd was a friend of the prophet Muhammed.
  10. Aiman
    • Origin:

      Variation of Ayman, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  11. Kouki
    • Origin:

      Variation of Koki, Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bright light; hopeful fortune"
    • Description:

      Kouki is an uncommon choice in Japan today, but it's been used for several anime characters.
  12. Merveille
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "marvel"
    • Description:

      The French word for marvel has a beautiful and elevated sound — pronounced "mair-VAY".
  13. Parvaiz
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "lucky, happy"
    • Description:

      Parvaiz would certainly stand out in an American classroom.
  14. Amazing
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  15. Marivel
    • Origin:

      English invented name
    • Meaning:

      "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).
  16. Maimon
    • Origin:

      Judeo-Italian variation of Maimun, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "luck, good fortune"
  17. Fortunata
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Latin
    • Meaning:

      "luck, fate, wealth"
    • Description:

      Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.
  18. Felicja
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Felicia, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "lucky"
  19. Nasia
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God's miracle"
    • Description:

      Too close to nausea.
  20. Ganesha
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "fortunate"
    • Description:

      The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.

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