When seeking out the perfect baby names, meaning has a lot to do with it. Of course, for some expectant parents, a name that sounds nice is all that it takes, but some of us want to bestow a name upon our baby-to-be that will hopefully be something they carry with them forever — a quality that we want them to have for the rest of their lives. And what better thing to wish upon them (besides love and happiness, of course) than success in everything they do? That's why picking out a baby name that means success might not be such a bad idea.
Let's face it: No matter what our kiddos do in their lives or who they become, chances are pretty high we'll always think of them as winners. But even though they'll always be amazing in our eyes, it can't hurt to give them a little extra push and good vibes in the form of a meaningful baby name, right?
Looking for a name that means success for a baby girl or boy? Look no further. These names all go back to being successful and claiming victory, and that's how we'll feel when we meet our little ones for the first time.
AISHA
The name Aisha comes from Arabic and comes from a word that means "alive and well" — not exactly a terrible meaning to bestow upon a baby girl whose parents are hoping lives a healthy and happy life for years to come!
EDITH
The name Edith means "prosperous in war," and as we all know, it can be a battle out there — don't we want our daughters to be successful in it? What's more is that Edith also comes with cute nicknames like Edie, making it a solid, classic choice.
GWENN
The name Gwenn, which ties back to Gwyneth, a name with Celtic roots, means "fair, blessed," — that sounds pretty successful to us. Just look at Gwyneth Paltrow, after all. The name happened to work for her!
MERIDA
Aside from being the name of the adorable redheaded heroin from the Disney movie Brave, the name Merida also has links to "rebellion" and the meaning "wished for child," practically guaranteeing a child just as determined as the princess herself.
NICOLE
The name Nicole is the female form of the Greek name Nicholas, which means "victory of the people." Where one person succeeds, we all succeeds — that's a pretty good lesson for kids to learn, starting with their own names.
AALIYAH
The name Aaliyah comes from Hebrew and means "to ascend," and to us, that sounds like a name for a little girl who is destined to keep achieving and climbing. It also helps that it's an unusual, pretty name at the same time.
BERNICE
Though Bernice might be considered a bit of an old-fashioned name, it's still classic — and it definitely comes with a strong meaning. It comes from Greek and means "bringing victory." Yep, that's all success to us.
CLEO
Cleo calls back to Cleopatra, the ancient pharaoh, and it immediately evokes the image of a woman in power — someone successful! Though Cleopatra might be a bit unusual, Cleo is cute and more accessible for those who aren't going for something so out-of-the-box.
SIA
Yes, Sia is the name of the successful singer, but Sia is also a Swedish name that means "victory" — and considering the fact that it's not hugely popular, it's perfect for parents who are looking for a name for their little one that evokes success and individuality.
VICTORIA
Victoria literally means "victory," so this one perfectly fits the bill when it comes to meaning. But it also makes a solid name for a baby girl for a lot of other reasons, like nickname potential — Vicky, Tori, and Toria, to name a few — and the fact that it's so timeless, it'll never go out of style.
BHEVIN
Pronounced like "Devin," we know that Bhevin is definitely a quirky name some may never have heard before, but the meaning may be just what parents who want a name that's all about success are looking for. Bhevin is a Hindu name that means "winner" — spot on!
FELIX
Felix is a super cute, old-fashioned name that's been gaining a bit of popularity recently. And as for the meaning? Well, Felix comes from Latin and means "happy, lucky" — two adjectives we believe most certainly tie in with our idea of success.
CARNEY
Another unusual choice for parents looking for something that will help their little man stand out! Carney comes from the Irish name "Kearney" and means "warrior." Who wouldn't want their guy to be a fighter, even as a tiny baby?
SIGMUND
Sigmund is an old-timey name if we've ever heard it, but give it a chance — it comes with a strong meaning for sure. Sigmund comes from German and means "protection through victory," and we certainly can't deny that Sig would be a pretty cute nickname.
MILOS
Looking for a name that represents a little Greek heritage while also being all about success and the good things in life? Look no further than Milos. This name means "lover of glory." TBH, that could apply to most of us … and Milos is a cute name.
CHAMPION
Let's just call it like we see it and name our kid Champion — why not, right? There's no doubting what this name means and what our child will be about, and the more we think about it, the more adorable this name sounds.
ALWYN
Alwyn is a Welsh name that means "blessed" and "loved by all," and while people measure success in all kinds of ways, we think it's safe to say that both of those things would definitely qualify our baby boy as successful — not to mention this is cute and unusual name to bestow upon him. Also, it's pronounced "all win" — which maybe guarantees his success.
NOLAN
If going with straight up Champion doesn't sound like the right choice, what about a name that simply means "champion?" If that's the case, Nolan might happen to be the perfect pick — or, the more unusual spelling, Nolen.
EDWARD
Edward is a strong name that has stood the test of time (and was made even more popular by Twilight, but that's not what we're talking about right now). And as for its meaning? Edward means "wealthy or fortunate guardian." While we'd wish for one of those for our kids, we wouldn't hate our kid becoming that person, either.
CASH
The name Cash refers to money (duh) and while success definitely isn't defined solely by finances, it sure would be nice if our kiddos never had to worry about money, wouldn't it? Maybe a name like this will give them a little extra good juju.
