Fortunato

Latin

"luck, fate, wealth"

Fortunato Origin and Meaning

The name Fortunato is a boy's name of Spanish origin.

Fortunato is a masculine name of Italian and Spanish origin derived from the Latin 'fortunatus' meaning 'lucky,' 'fortunate,' or 'blessed.' With roots in ancient Roman culture, this expressive name has been used since medieval times, often given in the hope of bestowing good fortune on a child. While common in Italy, Spain, and Latin American countries, it remains relatively rare in English-speaking regions, giving it an exotic, distinctive quality. The name carries rich literary associations, most notably as a character in Edgar Allan Poe's famous story 'The Cask of Amontillado.' Fortunato has a melodious, romantic sound typical of Italian names, and its meaningful connection to luck and prosperity makes it an optimistic choice with historical depth.

Famous People Named Fortunato

• Fortunatus or Fortunato several saints
• Fortunato Bartolommeo Felice 2nd Comte de Panzutti, Italian author and educator
• Fortunato Depero Italian painter
• Fortunato Abat Filipino general
• Fortunato Pedro "Pete" Benavides U.S. federal judge
• Fortunato "Boy" Tanseco de la Peña Filipino engineer
• Fortunato Zampaglione Italian singer,songwriter
• Fortunato Baldelli Italian Cardinal
• Fortunato Santini Italian priest, composer and music collector
• Leonardo Fortunato Ponti son of actress Sasha Alexander

The name Fortunato in Pop Culture

• Fortunato character in short story "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe.