Updated September 2026
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African, Nigerian-Igbo
"blessing"
Dynamic and creative; common in Africa, challenging here. Pronunciation isn't as difficult as you'd guess, but everyone will have to ask. Many favor n-GO-zee, but a native speaker tells us that it is…
Finnish
"happiness, luck"
A popular Finnish name with an upbeat meaning, Onni is a popular choice in its native Finland where a recent year saw it rank at #6 — though it has ranked as high as #1 in the 2010s. Fairly intuitive…
Basque
"rainbow"
Ostadar is one of the few names relating to rainbows that is definitively masculine in its original language. Beyond its lovely meaning, Ostadar has a fabulous ring to it and is ripe for greater use…
Persian
"lucky, happy"
Parvaiz would certainly stand out in an American classroom.
German
"blessed, happy in life"
Selig comes from the Yiddish vocabulary word meaning 'happy, fortunate, blessed.' Most of us are more familiar with its Woody Allen variation, Zelig.
Latin
"seventh"
Name for a seventh child, back when people had them.
"the seventh son"
Septimus is one of the more dashing of the birth-order Latin number names that were revived by the Victorians. So even if you don't anticipate son number 7, you might be bold enough to consider this…
English
"unexpected good fortune"
A unique virtue name with a sound as happy and lively as its meaning.
"flower name"
A pretty blue wildflower traditionally considered a universal healer and lucky charm – the name is because the sight was thought to speed travelers safely on their way.
Japanese
"strong as bamboo"
Well used in Japan, appreciated for its powerful meaning.
Arabic
"religious rite; lucky charm"
An object thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
Tibetan
"good fortune"
Accessible and attractive Tibetan name used for both sexes.
Eighth letter of Greek Alphabet
Theta is the name of the eighth letter of the ancient Greek alphabet, which is also the symbol of death. As such, it has rarely been used as a baby name.
Greek gem name
As a name, Topaz is a quietly used option, with a distinctive ending and a sleek but sassy feel. As a golden gemstone, it is said to have energizing properties and bring good luck to those who wear…
Greek
"fortune"
Tyche is the goddess of luck and fate in Greek mythology. Her Roman equivalent is, fittingly, Fortuna.
Spanish
Ventura started life as a shortening of Bonaventura, Spanish for good luck or good fortune, but now stands on its own. It has a pleasant sound and the stylish 'V' ending, but Angelenos would…
"good fortune, good luck"
Upbeat choice.
Australian Aboriginal
One of the few rainbow names that is masculine, Walken is a Noongar Aboriginal word.
Armenian
This intriguing name from Armenia has a lovely meaning "rainbow" and was used for the adorable protagonist of the film by the same name who hides in a suitcase and ends up going on an adventure to…
Albanian
"star, luck, fate"
A mystical and poetic feeling name, Yllnore is derived from the Albanian word yll meaning "star". More figuratively and colloquially, however, it can also mean "fate, luck", "light" and "shooting…