Girl Name · English Origin
Felicity
Felicity is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of English origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Felicity? It is a girl name, rooted in English naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Felicita.
Felicity meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Felicity has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: English naming roots help connect Felicity to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Felicity as F·E·L·I·C·I·T·Y, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Felicity is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Felicity variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Felicitya, Felicitye, Felicityy, Felicit.
- Nicknames: Feli and F.
- Middle names: Pair Felicity with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Felicity middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Felicita, Felicitas, Felicia, Feliciano, Felix — full picks on the sibling names for Felicity guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Felicity? Browse our names like Felicity guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Felicity
What does the name Felicity mean?
Felicity has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Felicity?
Felicity originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Felicity?
Felicity has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Felicity a boy's or girl's name?
Felicity is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Felicity in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Felicity sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Felicity?
Names that share Felicity's sound and style include Felicita, Felicitas, Felicia, Feliciano, Felix.
What middle names pair well with Felicity?
Good middle-name fits for Felicity pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Felicity is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Felicity is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Felicity?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Felicity share its rhythm without rhyming — Felicita, Felicitas, Felicia all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.