Felicity
/F-EH-L-IH-S-IH-T-IY/
Happiness and good fortune, from the Latin felicitas (blessedness, fruitful good luck), from felix (happy, fortunate). An English virtue name with literary and household familiarity, it names joy itself, carrying a bright sense of well-being and flourishing that made it a favorite among the abstract Puritan virtues.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Felicity is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “Happiness and good fortune, from the Latin felicitas (blessedness, fruitful good luck), from felix (happy, fortunate). An English virtue name with literary and household familiarity, it names joy itself, carrying a bright sense of well-being and flourishing that made it a favorite among the abstract Puritan virtues.”.
Felicity is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Happiness and good fortune, from the Latin felicitas (blessedness, fruitful good luck), from felix (happy, fortunate). An English virtue name with literary and household familiarity, it names joy itself, carrying a bright sense of well-being and flourishing that made it a favorite among the abstract Puritan virtues." and belongs to the Joy cluster — names that celebrate happiness and lightness of spirit.
Common among British, American, European families, Felicity 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 Felicity
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. Felicity lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Felicity's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Felicity's saint & feast day →What does Felicity'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 Felicity resonates in either tradition.
Felicity's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Felicity's full reading →
Does Felicity go with your family's names?
Felicity breaks into 8 sounds: /F-EH-L-IH-S-IH-T-IY/. 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 Felicity 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 Felicity beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Felicity — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Felicity
If Felicity 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 British 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 Felicity
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Common questions about Felicity
What does the name Felicity mean?
Felicity means "Happiness and good fortune, from the Latin felicitas (blessedness, fruitful good luck), from felix (happy, fortunate). An English virtue name with literary and household familiarity, it names joy itself, carrying a bright sense of well-being and flourishing that made it a favorite among the abstract Puritan virtues.." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Felicity a boy or girl name?
Felicity is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Felicity?
Felicity is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Felicity a Christian name?
Yes. Felicity is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Felicity mean in English?
Felicity originates from English, where it means "Happiness and good fortune, from the Latin felicitas (blessedness, fruitful good luck), from felix (happy, fortunate). An English virtue name with literary and household familiarity, it names joy itself, carrying a bright sense of well-being and flourishing that made it a favorite among the abstract Puritan virtues.."
What are common nicknames for Felicity?
Common short forms of Felicity include Feli.
What is the numerology of Felicity?
Felicity has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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