20 Lucky Baby Names

The word dahlia always reminds us of the beautiful summer flower, which we love. Even though it’s spelled slightly differently here, we had no idea that in Lithuania, it’s the name of the goddess of fate. Dalia has different meanings in various languages including Swahili and Hebrew, but in Lithuanian, it means “fate or luck.”

Every Harry Potter fan should know that the word felix has something to do with luck thanks to the felix felicis potion mentioned in the series. The name Felix, which is used in many parts ofthe world, literally means “happy, lucky” in Latin.

The name Felicia has the same Latin roots as the male name, Felix. However, it actually comes from the word felicity, which means “good fortune, happiness.” It’s really a pretty baby girl name.

The name Asher comes from the Hebrew language and actually means, “happy,” fortunate” or “blessed,” and appears in the Bible as a name. It’s also related to the ash tree in Old English, so it also has a connection to nature.

The name Kiaria is a really unique and beautiful sounding name that actually comes from Japan, where it means, “fortunate.” It’s very uncommon in the United States, so if you’re looking for something a bit different for your baby girl, it’s a great option.

Boone is a cool, kind of old-school name that sounds like a classic American cowboy name, but it actually has French roots. It means “good,” “lucky” and “blessing,” and it’s definitely a less typical option for a baby boy name.

Beatrix is an absolutely adorable vintage-sounding baby girl name that has the sweetest meaning. It comes from the Latin language and means “she who brings happiness.” It’s derived from the Latin word, beātus, which means “happy, blessed.”

The word chance literally means “luck or fortune” in English, and it also happens to make for a handsome baby boy name. Chance is sometimes considered a nickname for Chancellor, but it stands well on its own.

Sadiya is a gorgeous name for a baby girl that means, “lucky and fortunate” in Arabic, which we all hope our children are. It’s very popular in Muslim countries, but is still a unique choice in the U.S., and such a pretty one too.

It might seem like a bit of an unusual choice, but if you’re looking for a unique and lucky baby name, why not the number 7? It’s a well-known lucky number and celebrities like Victoria and David Beckham, and Andre 3000 and Erykah Badu have named their children Seven.

Gwyneth is an absolutely gorgeous name that isn’t all that common, especially considering its celebrity association. It has Welsh and English roots and means, “blessed,” “happy” and “fair.” Gwyn or Gwen are both pretty nicknames too.

Merrit is actually a unisex name with Latin roots. It means “deserving of fortune,” and it’s a pretty unique name option whether you’re having a boy or a girl. It’s fairly common in Ireland and Scotland, but not in America.

Prosper is actually a fairly popular name in France. It means “lucky,” and, of course, if you’re a native English speaker, you’ll know that it indicates success. Sounds like a pretty good name choice to us. It can also be used for a boy or a girl.

Zaida is a lovely baby girl name that comes from the Arabic language. It means, “prosperous or fortunate,” and is quite popular in Syria in particualr. It’s definitely a beautiful and unique option, no matter where you’re from.

The boy’s name Selig has German and Yiddish roots, and means “blessed, happy in life.” How awesome is that? There’s no better affirmation than that. It’s a very cool name that’s different, without being crazy or odd sounding.

Halona is actually a Native American name for girls that means “happy fortune.” We love that it’s different and honors our country’s indigenous heritage. Plus, it’s just a seriously pretty name, and one that you certainly don’t hear all the time.

Although the name Onni is relatively unheard of in America, it’s actually the most popular boy’s name in Finland. It’s absolutely adorable, and means, “happiness, luck.” It’s perfect if you’re looking for a less common, but still cute, name.

Bea is a lovely sounding vintage girl name that means, “she who brings happiness.” It comes from the word beātus, which means, “happy, blessed.” It’s definitely a winner for everyone who prefers short and sweet names.

Benedict is an undeniably strong male name that your son will grow into and it just so happens to mean “blessed.” It comes from the Latin word benedictus. Ben and Benny are adorable nicknames for a little guy.

You can always go the literal route and actually name your son or daughter Lucky. It’s been used as a nickname in the U.S. for decades. It’s a cute, fun and a less common, but not entirely unheard of baby name.