Names That Mean Wealth

Pretty Hebrew name that would create a strong but feminine impression, as well as a variant of the Germanic name Odilia or Ottilie.

Lucretius is the name of the Roman philosopher who invented Epicureanism. But even in these days of old Roman name revival, Lucretius sounds a bit long-white-beardish, though it can be enlivened with the nickname Luc.

Worn by several medieval troubadours, this name is still used in French, Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.

Striking and glamorous, though perhaps just plain Zara is intriguing enough.

Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.

In Welsh legend, Morfydd or Morfudd was the twin sister of Sir Owain and the daughter of King Urien. Early 20th-century composer, pianist and singer Morfydd Llwyn Owen is a notable bearer.

A contemporary sounding word name with an ancient history, widely used in the Roman Empire, and based on the mythic goddess of good luck and fertility.

Fortune is a middle name choice designed to generate good luck and prosperity.

A handsome Portuguese name derived from the old Germanic saint's name Audamar or Otmar. Especially common in Brazil.

A medieval French name which belonged to the mother of Eleanor of Aquitaine (incidentally, Aenor is thought to be an older form of the name Eleanor). Its etymology is uncertain, but it may derive from the Germanic name Audamar, meaning "famous wealth'.

A popular South Indian name that gained international attention when Aishwarya Rai became Miss World in 1994.

Eadlin and its variants Eadlyn and Edelyn are uncommon in real life, but feel bang on-trend and shorten to the adorable vintage nickname Edie/Eadie. The name may derive from the Anglo-Saxon elements ead "wealth" or adal "noble".

A French masculine form of Odilia/Odile which ranked in the top 500 in France for most of the first two decades of the 20th century, but has since fallen out of use.

Variation of Olamilekan

A rich Yoruba surname that is also seen as a given name among boys and girls.

Another idealistic virtue name with big shoes to fill — Prosperity would make a bold first name, or more likely an intriguing middle name.

A unisex name in Nigeria, but one that will read as feminine in the US.

A medieval Italian name that could work in modern times.

A unisex name used among the Urhobo people of Southern Nigeria.

An audacious sounding ancient name belonging to an 8th-century Swiss saint, an abbot of Saint Gall.