"happy, fortunate, lucky"
Origin: Latin
Language: Italian
Felice
Pronunciation: [ f-uhl-EES ]
A timeless Italian name meaning pure happiness
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Meaning & Origin
"bliss, good fortune"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
The Story of Felice
Felice comes from the Latin felix, meaning happy, fortunate, or lucky. It is the Italian form of Felix (masculine) or Felicia (feminine), a unisex Italian name. In Italian it is pronounced feh-LEE-cheh. The Latin root felix gave us words like felicity, felicitations, and even feline, associated with the graceful, happy nature of cats. Romans considered felix a blessed quality, even a divine gift.
Felice enjoyed more use in the early-to-mid 20th century, particularly in Italian-American communities. It is now rare but carries timeless, sophisticated appeal. The more common Felicia has somewhat overshadowed Felice in English-speaking contexts.
The Latin felix has deep roots in Roman culture, where it was used as a personal name and a sign of good omen. Sulla, the Roman dictator, was called Felix, and Felicitas was personified as a Roman goddess of happiness and good fortune. Naming a child Felice was a wish for divine happiness.
Fun Facts
- The Latin word felix gave English the words felicity, felicitations, and feline
- Felicitas was a Roman goddess personifying happiness and good luck, often depicted with a caduceus
- The song Feliz Navidad comes from the same Latin root, meaning Happy Christmas
Felice in Other Languages
Latin
Felix/Felicia
French
Felice
German
Felice
Italian
Felice
Spanish
Feliz
Portuguese
Feliz
Popularity Over Time
#19,607
Current Rank
Rare
Trend
Peaked 1954
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Famous People Named Felice
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Felice Bauer
Other
1887
German woman who was engaged twice to Franz Kafka, inspiring significant portions of his work and letters
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Felice Casorati
Artist
1883
Italian painter and printmaker, one of the major figures of 20th-century Italian art
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #19,607
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Cultural Origins
- Italian French American Jewish
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Fee
Feli
Leece
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, Italian heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Felice is also used as a boy name, ranked #14220.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Felice
What does the name Felice mean?
"happy, fortunate, lucky" (from Latin). "bliss, good fortune" (from Latin). Felice comes from the Latin felix, meaning happy, fortunate, or lucky. It is the Italian form of Felix (masculine) or Felicia (feminine), a unisex Italian name. In Italian it is pronounced feh-LEE-cheh. The Latin root felix gave us words like felicity, felicitations, and even feline, associated with the graceful, happy nature of cats. Romans considered felix a blessed quality, even a divine gift.
What is the origin of the name Felice?
Felice has Latin, Italian, French, American, and Jewish origins. In Latin, it means "happy, fortunate, lucky". In Latin, it means "bliss, good fortune".
Is Felice a boy or girl name?
Felice is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #19607. As a boy name, it is ranked #14220. Felice is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Felice?
Felice is pronounced f-uhl-EES.
How popular is the name Felice?
Felice is currently ranked #19607 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Felice?
Common nicknames for Felice include Fee, Feli, and Leece.
What are good middle names for Felice?
Popular middle name pairings include Felice Rose, Felice Marie, Felice Grace, Felice Anna, Felice Claire, Felice Louise, and Felice Elena.
What are good sibling names for Felice?
Names that pair well with Felice as siblings include Lucia, Giulia, Marco, Lorenzo, Isadora, Beatrice, and Dario.
How many syllables does Felice have?
Felice has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Felice a common or rare name?
Felice is an uncommon name, ranked #19607 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Felice
Felice is a girl name with Italian, French, American, and Jewish origins . The name means "happy, fortunate, lucky" in Latin .
Is Felice a boy or girl name? Felice is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,607 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,220. Felice is more commonly used as a boy name.
Felice is currently ranked #19,607 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Felice has 3 syllables and is pronounced f-uhl-EES, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Felice include Fee, Feli, and Leece. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Felice include Felicity, Felicia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.