Girl name · Latin
Felicity
“happiness, good fortune”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Felicity.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Felicity — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Felicity is Latin felicitas, happiness or good luck — and Felicitas was a Roman goddess of good fortune with her own state cult, which makes this a divine name wearing virtue-name clothes. Saint Felicity, martyred at Carthage with Perpetua, carried it into Christian use.
It is much more common in Britain and Australia than in the US, where it has hovered near the bottom of the top 1000 for decades. Fliss, the standard British short form, is almost unknown to Americans.
Fliss and Fee pull it in opposite directions. Four syllables want one (Felicity Jane, Felicity Wren). On our vibe map it is Vintage Elegant with a Whimsical lift.
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All Latin names →Felicity — common questions
Is Felicity a boy or girl name?
Felicity is traditionally a girl name of Latin origin.
What does the name Felicity mean?
Felicity means “happiness, good fortune” of Latin origin. Felicity is Latin felicitas, happiness or good luck — and Felicitas was a Roman goddess of good fortune with her own state cult, which makes this a divine name wearing virtue-name clothes. Saint Felicity, martyred at Carthage with Perpetua, carried it into Christian use.
Where does the name Felicity come from?
Felicity is Latin in origin. It is much more common in Britain and Australia than in the US, where it has hovered near the bottom of the top 1000 for decades. Fliss, the standard British short form, is almost unknown to Americans.
What are common nicknames for Felicity?
Fliss, Lissy, and Fee — the short-forms parents most often use for Felicity.
How popular is Felicity?
Felicity did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Felicity you might want for the nursery.