Felicia Meaning and Origin
Felicia is a girl’s name of Latin origin meaning “lucky, fortunate, or happy“. The name Felicia is derived from the Latin word “felix,” which means “fortunate” or “happy.” It is the feminine form of the name Felix. Felicia has been a popular name in many countries. It experienced peak popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s but has since declined in usage. Felicia is a name found in several cultures. In Roman mythology, Felicia was associated with the goddess Felicitas, who represented good fortune and prosperity. In Christianity, the name is sometimes associated with Saint Felicity, a Roman martyr. Felicia has variations in different languages. For example, in Spanish and Italian, the name is often spelled as “Felicia.” In French, it can be seen as “Félicia.” Other variations include Felicja (Polish), Felicidade (Portuguese), and Felicja (Polish).
Names similar to Felicia:
- Felicity
- Celestia
- Althea
- Lavinia
- Calliope
- Eulalia
- Octavia
- Cressida
- Valentina
- Rosalind
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