Felicity
Meaning of Felicity
The name Felicity is a charming and elegant choice for baby girls, rooted in Latin origins where it means "happiness" or "good fortune." Pronounced as fuh-LIS-i-tee (/fəˈlɪs ɪ ti/), this name exudes a sense of joy and positivity. It has been embraced by parents seeking a name that conveys an uplifting spirit. The name Felicity has seen varying levels of popularity in the United States over the decades, with a notable increase in usage during recent years. In 2023, it ranked 453rd with 676 occurrences, reflecting its steady appeal. A popular variation of this name is Felicia. Whether inspired by its joyful meaning or its melodic sound, Felicity remains a timeless and delightful choice for many families.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as fuh-LIS-i-tee (/fəˈlɪs ɪ ti/)
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Notable People Named Felicity
| Felicity Jones - Felicity Rose Hadley Jones is an English actress known for her roles in The Worst Witch, Weirdsister College, and The Archers. |
| Felicity Ann Kendal is an English actress known for her extensive career in television and theatre, with her role as Barbara Good in The Good Life being particularly notable. |
| Felicity Aston - Felicity Ann Dawn Aston is a British explorer, author, and climate scientist. |
| Felicity Ward is an Australian comedian known for her appearances on various TV shows and as a writer/performer on The Ronnie Johns Half Hour. |
| Felicity Lott - Dame Felicity Ann Emwhyla Lott is a renowned English soprano. |
| Dame Felicity Ann Dahl is a British film producer known for her marriage to author Roald Dahl and her involvement in the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. |
| Felicity Nussbaum - Felicity A. Nussbaum is a Distinguished Research Professor of English at the University of California, Los Angeles, with expertise in 18th-century literature, critical theory, gender studies, and postcolonial and Anglophone studies. |
| Felicity Jane Johnson is an accomplished Australian Paralympic tandem cyclist, securing a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing and a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. |
| Felicity Landon is a British freelance journalist with over 25 years of experience specializing in global maritime, industry, and logistics, based near Stowmarket, Suffolk. |
| Felicity Colman is a renowned Creative Media Arts theorist, Professor of Film and Media Arts, and the Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. |
| Felicity Price is an Australian actress and screenwriter known for co-writing and starring in the film "Wish You Were Here," which earned her a Best Actress nomination at the 2012 AACTA Awards and won Best Original Screenplay. |
| Felicity Pia Hampel is a prominent Australian human rights lawyer and judge of the County Court of Victoria. |
| Felicity Finch is a British actress famous for her role as Ruth Archer in The Archers on BBC Radio 4. |
| Felicity Gallup is a retired British badminton player who represented England and Wales in international tournaments and briefly pursued a career in modeling before returning to badminton. |
| Felicity Wardlaw is an Australian female road cyclist who achieved the national time trial champion title in 2014. |
