Felicity
Felicity is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Happiness, good fortune”.
| Meaning | Happiness, good fortune |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | fə-LIS-ih-tee |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United Kingdom, United States, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Felicity
Felicity comes from Latin felicitas, 'happiness' or 'good luck'. Saint Felicity was a young enslaved woman martyred with Saint Perpetua in Carthage in 203, and their story is one of the earliest Christian martyr accounts. The name was popular among Puritans as a virtue name. The actor Felicity Jones is a well-known bearer.
Is Felicity a Christian name?
Felicity is a Christian name through Saint Felicity, martyred with Perpetua; their names appear in the Catholic Mass.
How popular is Felicity?
Moderately used in English-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Felicity
- Felicity name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Felicity
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Felicity mean?
Felicity means 'Happiness, good fortune'. It is of Latin origin.
Is Felicity a Christian name?
Felicity is a Christian name through Saint Felicity, martyred with Perpetua; their names appear in the Catholic Mass.
How do you pronounce Felicity?
Felicity is pronounced fə-LIS-ih-tee.
Is Felicity a boy or girl name?
Felicity is usually a girl name.