The nameFortuné
Fortuné is a French boy's name of Latin origin meaning "lucky". It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Fortuné comes from the Latin fortunatus, "favoured by fortune, happy".
Origin
Latin. Venantius Fortunatus, a 6th century poet, was bishop of Poitiers.
History
Fortuné was given steadily until the 1930s, then almost disappeared.
Popularity of the name Fortuné
Fortuné in France
1912peak year (85 births)
2,845babies named Fortuné in France since 1900
Fortuné was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 655 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Fortuné. Half of all babies named Fortuné in France were born before 1922, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fortuné mean?
Fortuné comes from the Latin fortunatus, "favoured by fortune, happy".
What is the origin of the name Fortuné?
Latin. Venantius Fortunatus, a 6th century poet, was bishop of Poitiers.
Is Fortuné a girl's or a boy's name?
Fortuné is a boy's name.