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Felice
Pronounced fuh-LEECE /fəˈliːs/Medium
Meaning: Felice comes from Latin felix, 'happy, lucky, fortunate,' the feminine of the Italian Felice and a cousin of Felicity and Felix. It is a bright virtue name meaning happiness itself.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Felice comes from Latin felix, 'happy, lucky,' in the family of Felicity and Felix. Used in America from the late nineteenth century, it drew its steadiest use around 1970, its peak at close to a hundred girls a year, with an Italian and mid-century flavor.
A woman named Felice at that peak is in her fifties today. The name never became common but has stayed quietly usable thanks to its clear, cheerful meaning; Felicia and Felicity are its familiar cousins, and it reads more timeless than dated.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Felice Bryant (1925–2003)American songwriter who, with husband Boudleaux, wrote hits including 'Rocky Top'
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Felice mean?
Felice means 'happy, lucky,' from the Latin felix.
How do you pronounce Felice?
It's said fuh-LEECE /fəˈliːs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Felice a boy or girl name?
Felice is used here as a girl's name, though Felice is also an Italian man's name.
How popular is Felice?
Felice has always been uncommon in the U.S., with its steadiest use around nineteen-seventy; it remains a rare choice.