Felicity name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Felicity fel-iss-ah-tee
Meaning: Happy, Good Luck Good Fortune Happiness and Great Happiness
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What does Felicity mean?

Popular unisex name Felicity is rooted from Latin, notably used in English language, meaning of Felicity is "Happy, Good Fortune or Great Happiness". Felicity is form of imperishable and prominent Felicia. Felicia is form of eminent Felicity.

Felicia is effeminate version of Felicius. Felicia is equivalent of Felizia in Spanish and English languages. Felicia's meaning is Happy and Fortunate is rooted from Latin.

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How do I pronounce Felicity?

The two syllabled name Felicity is commonly pronounced as fel-iss-ah-tee. f(e)-lici-ty or fel(i)-city are another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Felicity

Felicitas, Felecia, Felicia, Felicianus, Felix, Felizia, Faleshia, Felisitas, Zita

Nicknames for Felicity

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Names that rhyme with Felicity

How popular is the name Felicity?

Felicity was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1935 around 13474 babies have been given the name. At its zenith in 2017, it ranked 347th when 926 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 76 years but still performing better than most of the names. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names 7 times Also, Felicity was among the popular names in England and Wales.

Since emerging in 1996 around 6085 babies have been given the first name. At its zenith in 2016, it ranked 97th when 570 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Moreover, the name has been to the top 100 baby names 2 times

Felicity is a familiar baby name in New South Wales during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 1977, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 88 on girl names chart when 85 babies were given the name Felicity. Over 401 babies in New South Wales have been named Felicity.

Also, during its short run of just 4 years in Queensland, it had made it to the top 100 names. In 2003, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 89 on girl names chart when 52 babies were given the name Felicity.

Over 188 babies in Queensland have been named Felicity.

Felicity is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 29 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 300.

There are over 133 babies that have been given the name Felicity in Ireland. It also recently appeared in France baby girl names chart. Felicity is a rare baby name in Belgium where it is still in use.

But Felicity is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 5000 have the name as well as in, South Africa, Ghana and Australia. As per our research, over 50000 babies have been bestowed Felicity around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018354892
2017347926
2016356917
2015361906
2014497625
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Felicity in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands258241
Finland032
Sweden6539
Norway719
Denmark130

What numbers say about Felicity?

You are an easy-going person who gets along with everyone. If you have letter Y as your capstone, it reveals you love your freedom and avoid people who try to capture you or make you feel uncomfortable for living freely. You do the things other people are scared of. Some admire you for it. You can easily adapt to new people and new environments. Your inner vitality inspires people to do great things.

Other names similar to Felicity, for soon-to-be-parents

  •  Desirée - Girl name Desirée is chiefly used in Finnish and Danish which originated from Latin, meaning of Desirée is ""Aspire To"
  •  Tanikka - Unisex name Tanikka is used in Finnish and Swedish is rooted from Latin language. Tanikka is form of Taneli in Finnish language
  •  Fantaziya - Origin of Fantaziya is in Latin bestowed upon girls, meaning of Fantaziya is "Fantasy". Fantaziya is resulted from Fantasia.
  •  Mauro - Origin of Famed Mauro is in Latin is commonly used in Danish, Spanish and Swedish, meaning of Mauro is "The Moor, Moorish or The One from Mauritania" is used for boys
  •  Valerija - Originated from Latin, Valerija bestowed upon baby girls, used in Slavic, Valerija means "The Strong or The Healthy"
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Sibling Names for Felicity

If you're looking for the perfect siblings names to go with your baby girl's name Felicity, we've got you covered. Here are some great options that will complement your little one's name and give her a great start in life. From classic to modern, there's something for every family in this list!

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Famous people named Felicity

  • Felicity Willis, Puerto Rican women's basketball player
  • Felicity Andersen, Australian actress
  • Felicity LaFortune, actress and singer
  • Felicity Palmer, English mezzo-soprano and music professor
  • Felicity Riddy, {{Citation
  • Felicity Pulman, Australian author with an interest in crime
  • Felicity Peake, founding director of the UK's Women's Royal Air Force
  • Felicity Davey, Australian journalist
  • Felicity Kendal, English actress, working in television and theatre
  • Felicity Huffman, American film, stage, and television actress
  • Felicity Lott, English soprano
  • Felicity Jones, English actress
  • Felicity Waterman, English actress
  • Felicity Mason, Australian actress, writer and visual artist
  • Felicity Barr, English broadcast journalist
  • Felicity Montagu, English actress
  • Felicity Ward, Australian comedian, best
  • Felicity Hampel, prominent Australian human rights lawyer and
  • Felicity Anne in The Cover-Up as Actress
  • Felicity Steel in Predestination as Actress
  • Felicity Packard in I Still Pray as Writer
  • Felicity Whiston in Born of War as Actress
  • Felicity Hamson in Meet the Cadavers as Actress
  • Felicity Finch in Episode #1.2 as Actress
  • Felicity Bowring in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy as Make-Up Department
  • Felicity Bryant in Sal as Actress
  • Felicity Oliver played critical character of Caron in 1971 drama flick The Yes Girls.
  • Felicity Sentance, from 1970 drama flick Nightbirds, who portrayed First Girl.

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