Names That Mean Surprise

  1. Felicitas
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "good luck, fortune"
    • Description:

      In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.
  2. Nasia
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God's miracle"
    • Description:

      Too close to nausea.
  3. 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.
  4. Onneli
    • Origin:

      Feminization of Onni, Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "happiness; luck"
    • Description:

      An attractive name that's uncommon even in its native Finland. Onneli ja Anneli is a Finnish children's movie translated to English as Jill and Joy, although the names are unrelated.
  5. 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).

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