Fortune
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Fortune
The given name 'Fortune' derives from the Latin word *fortuna* meaning "luck" or "chance," and in English it directly signifies good luck or prosperity.
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Etymology
The given name 'Fortune' derives from the Latin word *fortuna* meaning "luck" or "chance," and in English it directly signifies good luck or prosperity. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a virtue name, and has historical roots in Puritan naming traditions, though it also appears in African American and Caribbean contexts without specific religious affiliation.
Fortune currently ranks #9,670 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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