Names That Mean Fortune

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 associate it with the Valley's main stem--Ventura Boulevard, and others might think of Ace or Jesse Ventura.

Kouki is an uncommon choice in Japan today, but it's been used for several anime characters.

In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.

Maimun is a common name in Arabic-speaking countries, where its meaning bestows good fortune.

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