Felicity Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Felicity is a character in Jane Austen’s novel “Mansfield Park.” Felicity Price is the sister of Fanny Price, adding a touch of classic literature to the name.

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A Deep Dive

Felicity Overview

Meaning

Happiness

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “felicitas”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/fəˈlɪsɪti/

Popularity

Felicity is appreciated in English-speaking countries and is often chosen for its cheerful meaning. In the USA, Felicity was ranked 454th most popular name for girls in 2023

Syllable

4 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Joyful, kind, compassionate, optimistic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Felicity is linked to Saint Felicity, an early Christian martyr, symbolizing steadfast faith and happiness.

Name Day

March 7th (Catholic), March 30th (Orthodox), September 15th (Hungary)​
A Deep Dive

Felicity Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Felicia, Felicitas, Felise, Felicie, Felisa, Felix, Feliciana

Common Nicknames

Flick, Lissy, Cici, Fliss

Diminutives

Lici, Liss, City, Feli

Famous People

  • Felicity Huffman
    (American Actress)
  • Felicity Jones
    (British Actress)
  • Felicity Kendal
    (British Actress)
  • Felicity Lott
    (English Soprano)
  • Felicity Ann Brown
    (British Sailor)
  • Felicity Landon
    (English Journalist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Felicity Smoak
    ("Arrow," TV Series)
  • Felicity Porter
    ("Felicity," TV Series)
  • "Felicity"
    (Film)
  • Felicity King
    ("Road to Avonlea," TV Series)

Places

  • Felicity Community
    (California, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Felicity?

Felicity – pure sunshine in a name! It means”happiness” or “joy,” and that’s exactly what these folks radiate.

What Is the Origin of The Name Felicity?

Felicity comes from the Latin word “felicitas,” meaning happiness or good fortune. It has been used since ancient Roman times and became popular in English-speaking countries.

Felicity Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Felicity in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4382021#4542022#4532023
Top 3 Rankings#3462017#3552018#3562016

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Felicity

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023453
(+1 from 2022)
676
(-19 from 2022)
0.03865
2022454
(-16 from 2021)
695
(-13 from 2021)
0.03876
2021438
(-57 from 2020)
708
(-101 from 2020)
0.03952
2020381
(-20 from 2019)
809
(-63 from 2019)
0.04577
2019361
(-6 from 2018)
872
(-24 from 2018)
0.04752
2018355
(-9 from 2017)
896
(-41 from 2017)
0.04818
2017346
(+10 from 2016)
937
(+15 from 2016)
0.04960
2016356
(+4 from 2015)
922
(+11 from 2015)
0.04763
2015360
(+138 from 2014)
911
(+285 from 2014)
0.04670
2014498
(+78 from 2013)
626
(+126 from 2013)
0.03200
2013576
(+78 from 2012)
500
(+64 from 2012)
0.02594
2012654
(+9 from 2011)
436
(+9 from 2011)
0.02248
2011663
(+101 from 2010)
427
(+69 from 2010)
0.02204
2010764
(+20 from 2009)
358
(-2 from 2009)
0.01826
2009784
(-87 from 2008)
360
(-73 from 2008)
0.01778
2008697
(+13 from 2007)
433
(+21 from 2007)
0.02079
2007710
(-89 from 2006)
412
(-56 from 2006)
0.01947
2006621
(+65 from 2005)
468
(+64 from 2005)
0.02239
2005686
(+21 from 2004)
404
(+25 from 2004)
0.01991
2004707
(-83 from 2003)
379
(-51 from 2003)
0.01878
2003624
(-75 from 2002)
430
(-69 from 2002)
0.02143
2002549
(-46 from 2001)
499
(-50 from 2001)
0.02527
2001503
(-57 from 2000)
549
(-85 from 2000)
0.02771
2000446
(-56 from 1999)
634
(-83 from 1999)
0.03177
1999390
(+428 from 1998)
717
(+457 from 1998)
0.03683
1998818
(+400 from 1997)
260
(+113 from 1997)
0.01341
19971218
(+150 from 1996)
147
(+24 from 1996)
0.00770
19961368
(-13 from 1995)
123
(+2 from 1995)
0.00642
19951355
(+156 from 1994)
121
(+18 from 1994)
0.00630
19941511
(-4 from 1993)
103
(-1 from 1993)
0.00528
19931507
(+154 from 1992)
104
(+13 from 1992)
0.00528
19921661
(+353 from 1991)
91
(+23 from 1991)
0.00454
19912014
(+39 from 1990)
68
(+3 from 1990)
0.00334
19902053
(+225 from 1989)
65
(+13 from 1989)
0.00316
19892278
(-61 from 1988)
52
(+1 from 1988)
0.00261
19882217
(-119 from 1987)
51
(-1 from 1987)
0.00265
19872098
(+167 from 1986)
52
(+7 from 1986)
0.00277
19862265
(+174 from 1985)
45
(+5 from 1985)
0.00244
19852439
(-327 from 1984)
40
(-7 from 1984)
0.00217
19842112
(+198 from 1983)
47
(+6 from 1983)
0.00261
19832310
(-228 from 1982)
41
(-8 from 1982)
0.00229
19822082
(+2 from 1981)
49
No change from 1981
0.00270
19812084
(+135 from 1980)
49
(+4 from 1980)
0.00274
19802219
(-32 from 1979)
45
No change from 1979
0.00253
19792187
(+330 from 1978)
45
(+11 from 1978)
0.00261
19782517
(-328 from 1977)
34
(-8 from 1977)
0.00207
19772189
(+249 from 1976)
42
(+9 from 1976)
0.00255
19762438
(-658 from 1975)
33
(-19 from 1975)
0.00210
19751780
(+432 from 1974)
52
(+16 from 1974)
0.00333
19742212
(-85 from 1973)
36
(-1 from 1973)
0.00230
19732127
(-138 from 1972)
37
(-3 from 1972)
0.00238
19721989
(+489 from 1971)
40
(+10 from 1971)
0.00248
19712478
(+44 from 1970)
30
(+1 from 1970)
0.00171
19702522
(+675 from 1969)
29
(+11 from 1969)
0.00158
19693197
(+1025 from 1968)
18
(+7 from 1968)
0.00102
19684222
(-1259 from 1967)
11
(-7 from 1967)
0.00064
19672963
(+304 from 1966)
18
(+3 from 1966)
0.00105
19663267
(-857 from 1965)
15
(-10 from 1965)
0.00085
19652410
(+832 from 1964)
25
(+9 from 1964)
0.00137
19643242
(+93 from 1963)
16
(+1 from 1963)
0.00082
19633335
(+1529 from 1962)
15
(+7 from 1962)
0.00075
19624864
(-1509 from 1960)
8
(-6 from 1960)
0.00039
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19603355
(+2212 from 1959)
14
(+8 from 1959)
0.00067
19595567
(-160 from 1958)
6
No change from 1958
0.00029
19585407
(-1206 from 1957)
6
(-3 from 1957)
0.00029
19574201
(+635 from 1956)
9
(+2 from 1956)
0.00043
19564836
(-1057 from 1955)
7
(-3 from 1955)
0.00034
19553779
(-622 from 1954)
10
(-3 from 1954)
0.00050
19543157
(-51 from 1953)
13
No change from 1953
0.00065
19533106
(+1803 from 1952)
13
(+7 from 1952)
0.00067
19524909
(-1428 from 1951)
6
(-4 from 1951)
0.00032
19513481
(+180 from 1950)
10
(+1 from 1950)
0.00054
19503661
(-50 from 1949)
9
No change from 1949
0.00051
19493611
(+1633 from 1948)
9
(+4 from 1948)
0.00051
19485244
(-1538 from 1947)
5
(-4 from 1947)
0.00029
19473706
(+711 from 1946)
9
(+3 from 1946)
0.00050
19464417
(+157 from 1944)
6
(+1 from 1944)
0.00037
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19444574
(-1198 from 1936)
5
(-2 from 1936)
0.00037
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19363376
(+365 from 1935)
7
(+1 from 1935)
0.00065
19353741
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00055
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Felicity

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6272021#6132022#6972023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5832021#6422022#5372023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6602021#5962022#6392023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6922021#8632022#5032023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3352021#2992022#2492023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4482021#2962022#4052023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4212021#3722022#3532023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4792021#5032022#5922023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2112021#2532022#2372023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3782021#3112022#3282023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4742021#7382022#5042023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2942021#4302022#4502023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#7042021#6482022#5622023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3582021#2992022#2422023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2892021#2712022#2612023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3582021#6202022#2872023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3762021#3932022#3112023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6482021#6222022#5942023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3722021#6162022#5892023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4362021#3762022#4392023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2732021#3912022#3992023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5432021#5862022#12422023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2722021#2352022#2722023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3192021#4372022#2742023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3422021#3792022#3972023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2342021#2142022#2682023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#8422021#6182022#3892023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4482021#5842022#7392023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3262021#5202022#7332023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2852020#6882022#6502023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1482019#2802020#1982022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2812021#2742022#3382023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3192020#2622022#4532023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2532021#1242022#2632023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3212020#6182021#4482022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2672020#5482021#5242023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3572020#3322021#3152022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2072018#2242019#3442021

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1172017#1182021#1562022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2202019#1812021#1502022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1932019#2252020#2492023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5402001#6212006#5152018

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1172016#1862017#2112022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1942018#1572020#2172021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2092000#1752015#1062018

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1682002#1892014

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2332009#2282015

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2092007#1462021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#652016

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2252017

Popularity Rankings for Felicity in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#881977#921978#961984

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1002019#1032020#1232021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2462020#4462021#2662022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3042021#3242022#2812023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3162019#3572021#3632022

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3262021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5672021#5132022#4042023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013#5692016

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7002020#7642021#9052022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7571999#9552007

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Felicity a Name for Boys or Girls?

Felicity is generally used for girls, symbolizing happiness and positivity. Its gentle and pleasant sound reinforces its association with female names.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Felicity

Felicity in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Felicity Huffman (Actress, born 1962): An American actress who gained widespread acclaim for her role in "Desperate Housewives" and numerous films.
  • Felicity Jones (Actress, born 1983): A British actress celebrated for her roles in "The Theory of Everything" and "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."
  • Felicity Kendal (Actress, born 1946): A British actress who became famous for her work in the television series "The Good Life."
  • Felicity Lott (Soprano, born 1947): An English soprano distinguished for her performances in opera and concert halls around the world.
  • Felicity Ann Brown (Sailor, born 1934): A British sailor who became the first woman to sail single-handedly across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Felicity Landon (Journalist, born 1972): An English journalist recognized for her investigative reporting and contributions to maritime journalism.
  • Felicity Smoak ("Arrow," 2012 TV Series): A skilled hacker and IT expert who becomes a key member of Team Arrow.
  • Felicity Porter ("Felicity," 1998 TV Series): A college student navigating the ups and downs of life, love, and self-discovery.
  • "Felicity" (1978 Film): An erotic drama following a young woman's sexual awakening and adventures.
  • Felicity King ("Road to Avonlea," 1990 TV Series): A headstrong and ambitious young girl growing up in the small town of Avonlea.
  • Felicity Merriman ("Felicity: An American Girl Adventure," 2005 TV Movie): A young girl living in colonial America who loves horses and values freedom.
  • Felicity Montague ("The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue," 2017 Novel): A fiercely intelligent young woman challenging societal norms in the 18th century.
  • Felicity Worthington ("A Great and Terrible Beauty," 2003 Novel): A student at a Victorian boarding school with a dark secret.
  • Felicity City (California, USA): A small town recognized as the "Center of the World" with a pyramid monument marking the spot.
  • Felicity Gardens (Ontario, Canada): A beautifully landscaped garden area offering walking paths and floral displays.
  • Felicity Park (Florida, USA): A local park featuring playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports facilities.
  • Felicity Creek (Queensland, Australia): A serene creek ideal for fishing and nature walks in the Australian outback.
  • Felicity Lake (Minnesota, USA): A picturesque lake providing opportunities for boating and fishing.
  • Felicity Road (Texas, USA): A major roadway that passes through several key neighborhoods and commercial areas.
  • Felicity Plaza (New York, USA): A commercial plaza with various shops, restaurants, and office spaces.

Similar Names to Felicity

  • Feliza
  • Felysse
  • Fiora
  • Fidelia

Sibling Names for Felicity

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