Felicity
Happiness, good fortune — a girl name of Latin origin
Popularity of Felicity in the United States
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Meaning & Origin of Felicity
Felicity comes from the Latin "felicitas," meaning "happiness," "good fortune," or "luck." In Roman religion, Felicitas was the goddess of good luck and success, often depicted on coins as a symbol of prosperity. The name was also borne by Saint Felicity, a 2nd-century Christian martyr. Adopted by the Puritans as a virtue name, Felicity fell out of common use before being revived in the 20th century. The popular television series Felicity (1998-2002) and the American Girl doll character Felicity Merriman helped reintroduce the name to a new generation of parents.
Felicity Around the World
Felicity is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 7+ international variants.
Male FormFelix
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
Nicknames for Felicity
Famous People Named Felicity
- Felicity Jones — English actress from Rogue One
- Felicity Huffman — American actress
- Felicity Kendal — British actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Felicity mean?
Felicity is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Happiness, good fortune." Felicity comes from the Latin "felicitas," meaning "happiness," "good fortune," or "luck." In Roman religion, Felicitas was the goddess of good luck and success, often depicted on coins as a symbol of prosperity.
How do you pronounce Felicity?
Felicity is pronounced feh-LIS-ih-tee. Common variations include Felicita, Felicitas, Felicite.
Is Felicity a girl name?
Yes, Felicity is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Flick, Lissy, Fee, Fliss.
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