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Fortuna

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Pronounced for-TOO-nuh /fɔrˈtu.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin fortuna, 'fortune; luck; fate'; the Roman goddess of fortune and chance, often shown with a wheel; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Fortune; luck; fate: Fortuna is the Roman goddess of fortune. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'for-TOO-nuh'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowRoman, Latin
MeaningFrom the Latin fortuna, 'fortune; luck; fate'; the Roman goddess of fortune and chance, often shown with a wheel; we note the goddess
U.S. rank (1925)#4623 ↘ Falling
1925 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 59

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192419151925

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fortuna comes from the Latin fortuna, 'fortune; luck; fate'; the Roman goddess of fortune and chance, often shown with a wheel (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'for-TOO-nuh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (the source of 'fortune'). Rare, fortune at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Fortuna is 'fortune; luck; fate' in Latin — the Roman goddess of fortune and chance, shown with a wheel (the counterpart of Tyche) — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'for-TOO-nuh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Fortuna — Roman mythology; goddess

Variations

Fortune

Nicknames

Tuna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fortuna mean?

Fortuna is Latin for 'fortune; luck; fate'; the Roman goddess of fortune. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Fortuna?

It's said for-TOO-nuh /fɔrˈtu.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Fortuna a boy or girl name?

Fortuna is a girl's name.

How popular is Fortuna?

Fortuna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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