Lucky Cat Names

There’s no question that if you’re adopting a cat, you’re the lucky one! You may want to consider lucky cat names as a way to remind yourself of your good fortune every time you call out to your furry family member.

We’ve been lucky with every one of our cat adoptions but in 2014 we got really lucky–and adopted a cat we named Lucky:

Why did we choose the name Lucky? We adopted Lucky after the loss of our dear Felix, a former feral who stole our hearts.

Felix also means “lucky” so we couldn’t think of any better way to honor his memory than to name our new kitten Lucky!

Cat Names that Mean Lucky

Asher: This name is derived from the Hebrew word for happiness; this Biblical name means good fortune or blessed.

Bennett: This name, probably from the Latin name Benedictus, means “blessed.”

Bonaventure: From the Italian word bonaventura, this name means lucky.

Boone: This name, usually a masculine name, is from the French word for good or blessing.

Chance: This nickname for Chauncy makes a cute cat name.

Chauncy or Chauncey: A masculine name meaning good fortune.

Dilwyn: Dilwyn is a Welsh boy’s name that means blessed.

Evangeline: Evangeline means “good news” which is definitely good luck!

Fausta: This old name is Latin for fortunate.

Faustina: A feminine name that means enjoying good luck.

Fausto: An Italian name meaning lucky.

Felice: Stemming from the Latin word Felix, Felice can be a masculine or feminine name. If you’d like to sound cool, pronounce it the Italian way: fe-LEE-chay.

Felicity: A feminine option if you love Felix, Felicity means means happiness and is derived from the Latin word felicitas meaning “luck” or “good fortune.”

Felix: From the Latin word felix or lucky, this is the most popular lucky cat name!

Flick: A diminutive of Felicity.

Gwyneth: This feminine name is derived from the Welsh word gwynaeth or lucky.

Lucky: The word “lucky” makes a good name as well–just ask our cat Lucky!

Madoc: A Welsh name meaning lucky or fortunate.

Megumi: Used as a girl’s name in Japan, Megumi means blessing.

Onni: This Finnish name, usually a masculine name, means lucky.

Peli: Peli is a Basque form of Felix.

Prospero: Yes, Prospero’s name in The Tempest means fortunate.

Said: Said (pronounced sa-eed) is an Arabic boy’s name meaning lucky.

Serendipity: Serendipity is typically a feminine name that means unexpected good fortune.

Shreya: This girl’s name is another name for Lakshmi and means good omen or one who brings good fortune.

Sudi: Sudi is an African name meaning one who brings luck.

Zada: Usually a feminine name, Zada comes from the Arabic word for fortunate.

Mythological Gods of Luck

Caerus: The Greek god of luck and opportunity.

Fortuna: The Roman goddess of luck.

Ganesha: The Hindu god of beginnings who is thought to bring luck, Ganesha can bring good luck to your cat’s new beginnings in your home.

Hotei: The god of luck in Japanese mythology.

Kairos: A spelling of Caerus, the Greek god of luck and opportunity.

Lakshmi: The name of one of the most important Hindu goddesses, Lakshmi means good omen.

Shai: Shai was the ancient Egyptian god of fate or luck.

Tyche: The Greek god who governed the luck of a city.

Symbols of Luck

Acorn: Although acorns aren’t as widely recognized as horseshoes and four-leaf cloves, they have a long-standing history as a good luck item, dating back to Greek and Norse mythology.

Clover: The four-leafed clover may be a sign of good luck for your four-footed fur baby.

Eight: The number eight is considered good luck in China because it sounds like the Chinese word for fortune.

Horseshoe: A talisman for good luck.

Jade: A stone that can bring good luck in many Asian cultures.

Lady Luck: A fun name, especially for cat lovers who love casinos.

Ladybug: A symbol of good luck in Brazil, German, Italy, Russia, Serbia and other places.

Leprechaun: Associated with the “luck o’ the Irish,” if you catch a Leprechaun it is said you’ll be brought good luck and well as the granting of three wishes.

Mojo: A charm used in voodoo ceremonies to carry items of good luck.

Rainbow: Look for the pot ‘o gold at the end!

Seven: A good luck number in Western countries as well as in Japan due to the seven lucky gods in Japanese mythology.

Shamrock: If you follow the Irish way of thinking, you don’t have to depend just on a four-leaf clover to bring good luck; they believe all Irish shamrocks will bring good fortune.

Swallow: A bird name thought to bring good luck in Korea.

Lucky in Various Languages

• Danish and Norwegian – Heldig
• Estonian – Vedas
• Finnish – Onnekas
• French – Chanceaux
• German – Glucklich
• Hawaiian and Samoan – Laki
• Icelandic – Heppinn
• Indonesian – Beruntung
• Italian – Fortunato
• Javanese – Begja
• Malay– Bertuah
• Maori– Waimarie
• Romanian– Norocos
• Spanish– Suerte
• Sudanese– Untung
• Swahili– Bahati
• Swedish– Tur
• Uzbek– Baxtli
• Welsh– Lwcus

Which Names are the Luckiest? A Psychic’s Top Choices

Britain’s Onlinecasinos.co.uk and psychic expert Inbaal Honigman selected the top baby names associated with luck–will one of them be lucky for your fur baby?

Rafael was selected as the most desired baby name associated with luck. Rafael has biblical connotations, being the name of the angel of healing.

“Rafael is a lucky name, venerated for generations,” explains the psychic. “It’s a wonderful name to pick for a life of healthy living, healthy relationships and healthy decision-making.”

In second place is Victoria, meaning ‘victory’ in English. “Victoria is not subtle about its blessings. Sharing a name with the Roman Goddess of Victory, Victoria draws luck in the field of winning. Victoria spends her life walking into challenges, only to walk out holding the winner’s cup.”

Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess, holds the third spot. “Lakshmi is a Goddess of abundance and good fortune. As Goddess of luck, sharing her name will inevitably bring luck. The name can be used both for baby boys and baby girls.

In fourth place is Felix. From James Bond characters to famous UK cat foods, the traditionally lucky name of Felix is always popular! According to Inbaal, “Felix literally means luck or happiness and the word felicitations, meaning good wishes, remains from the same Latin origins of the name. A moniker that means luck, clearly brings luck.”

Finally, in fifth place is the historical name of Beatrice. Royal connections boosts the popularity of the name hugely. Inbaal notes, “The name Beatrice, originally Latin as Beatrix, means blessed. Associating a name with blessings can have no downsides, the bearer of this title is blessed, and will also bless others.”

Here’s a look at all the lucky names selected:

• Rafael
• Victoria
• Lakshmi
• Felix
• Beatrice
• Said
• Ganesh
• Sadia
• Ayman
• Iris
• Felicia
• Rick
• Ngozi
• Lucky
• Amber
• Boniface
• Amer
• Beata
• Takeo
• Penny
• Edmund
• Evangeline
• Faustina
• Owen
• Nik
• Behrooz
• Benedict
• Jade
• Kader
• Portia
• Macario
• Emon
• Jasper
• Winfred
• Felice
• Bonaventure
• Fortunata
• Megumi
• Chance
• Bea
• Ace
• Moira
• Bente
• Felicity
• Destiny
• Kian
• Fortune
• Yash
• Octavia
• Shreya
• Riaan
• Asher
• Itzel
• Arley
• Kiara
• Shaina
• Goldie
• Quinn
• Parvaiz
• Bennet
• Giada
• Fate
• Kismet
• Seven
• Onni
• Maximillian
• Zada
• Nissim
• Sadah
• Barack
• Gadiel
• Fisher
• Clover
• Rainbow
• Delyth
• Cricket
• Hannibal
• Septimus
• Serenity
• Boone
• Chauncy
• Gwenyth
• Faust
• Jadie
• Carwen
• Fayola
• Branwen
• Enfys
• Selig
• Halona
• Jalus
• Kiaria
• Madoc
• Arianwen
• Madron
• Serendipity
• Ostadar

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