Felicia
/F-EH-L-IH-K-IH-AA/
Happy, blessed, fortunate — Felicia (Italian and Spanish, from Latin felix) carries the root of felicitas, one of the cardinal Roman virtues meaning good fortune and flourishing. Used in the Catholic calendar as a virtue-name, it was borne by Saint Felicity of Carthage, one of the earliest Christian martyrs.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Felicia is a Christian girl name of Italian origin, meaning “Happy, blessed, fortunate — Felicia (Italian and Spanish, from Latin felix) carries the root of felicitas, one of the cardinal Roman virtues meaning good fortune and flourishing. Used in the Catholic calendar as a virtue-name, it was borne by Saint Felicity of Carthage, one of the earliest Christian martyrs.”.
Felicia is a girl's name of Italian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Happy, blessed, fortunate — Felicia (Italian and Spanish, from Latin felix) carries the root of felicitas, one of the cardinal Roman virtues meaning good fortune and flourishing. Used in the Catholic calendar as a virtue-name, it was borne by Saint Felicity of Carthage, one of the earliest Christian martyrs." and belongs to the Joy cluster — names that celebrate happiness and lightness of spirit.
Common among Italian, Spanish, American, European families, Felicia carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Felicia
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Felicia lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Felicia's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Felicia's saint & feast day →What does Felicia's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Felicia resonates in either tradition.
Felicia's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Felicia's full reading →
Does Felicia go with your family's names?
Felicia breaks into 7 sounds: /F-EH-L-IH-K-IH-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Felicia sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Felicia beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Felicia — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Felicia
If Felicia resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Italian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Joy cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Felicia
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Common questions about Felicia
What does the name Felicia mean?
Felicia means "Happy, blessed, fortunate — Felicia (Italian and Spanish, from Latin felix) carries the root of felicitas, one of the cardinal Roman virtues meaning good fortune and flourishing. Used in the Catholic calendar as a virtue-name, it was borne by Saint Felicity of Carthage, one of the earliest Christian martyrs.." It is a girl name of Italian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Felicia a boy or girl name?
Felicia is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Felicia?
Felicia is of Italian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Italian, Spanish, American families.
Is Felicia a Christian name?
Yes. Felicia is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Italian origin.
What does Felicia mean in Italian?
Felicia originates from Italian, where it means "Happy, blessed, fortunate — Felicia (Italian and Spanish, from Latin felix) carries the root of felicitas, one of the cardinal Roman virtues meaning good fortune and flourishing. Used in the Catholic calendar as a virtue-name, it was borne by Saint Felicity of Carthage, one of the earliest Christian martyrs.."
What are common nicknames for Felicia?
Common short forms of Felicia include Feli.
What is the numerology of Felicia?
Felicia has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
When is Felicia's feast day?
Felicia's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is July 9.
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