Fortunato as a name
Fortunato is a male given name of Italian origin, meaning “fortunate” or “lucky”. It is derived from the Latin word “fortunatus”, which also means “fortunate” or “prosperous”. In Italy, Fortunato is a relatively common name, and it is often given to boys who are born into families that hope for good fortune and success for their children. The name has also been used in literature and other forms of media, including in Edgar Allan Poe’s famous short story “The Cask of Amontillado”, in which the character Fortunato is lured to his death by the story’s narrator.
