Felicitas
feh-LIH-sih-tahs
Felicitas is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Felicitas is a Latin name meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune'.”. It currently ranks #12555 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1928.
What Felicitas Means
“Felicitas is a Latin name meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune'.”
The Story of Felicitas
From the heart of ancient Rome, this name meaning 'happiness' is a direct promise of good fortune for your daughter.
Felicitas is a Latin name directly translating to 'happiness' or 'good fortune.' It was borne by a second-century Christian martyr, Saint Felicitas of Rome, lending it a historical and spiritual weight. Appearing in records from 1889, its popularity peaked in 1928, embodying a classic resonance.
When you speak the name 'Felicitas,' it feels like sunshine breaking through clouds, a pure distillation of joy. It’s a name you’ll whisper to your daughter, imagining her radiant smile and the good fortune she will embody. Writing it on her birth announcement feels like an invocation of pure, unadulterated happiness.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Saint Felicitas of Rome
A Christian martyr of the 2nd century.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#67 in 1928
Total Births
1,990
First Recorded
1889
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