Felecia Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: feh-LEE-sha /fɛˈliːʃə/

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: happy; English: fortunate

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Felecia is derived from the Latin word "felix," which means "happy" or "fortunate." The transition from Latin to English occurred through various linguistic evolutions, particularly during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when Latin and Old French influenced the development of the English language. The name Felecia can be seen as a variant of Felicia, which has been used in English since the 19th century, although its roots can be traced back to classical antiquity.

Historically, the name Felicia has been associated with several notable figures and texts. In the early Christian tradition, Saint Felicity was a martyr who lived in the 2nd century, and her story contributed to the name's significance among early Christians.

The name appears in various forms in medieval texts and was popularized in the Renaissance, a period marked by a revival of interest in classical names and their meanings. The use of Felicia in literature and religious contexts helped solidify its place in the cultural lexicon.

Culturally, the name Felecia and its variants have been linked to themes of joy and prosperity, reflecting the positive connotations of its Latin root. This association with happiness has made the name appealing across different cultures and eras.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Feli or Lici have emerged in various languages, showcasing the name's adaptability and enduring charm. Overall, Felecia embodies a rich historical and linguistic heritage that underscores its significance in both ancient and modern contexts.

Famous people named Felecia

In this section, you will find notable people named Felecia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Felecia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Felecia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Felecia Angelle is a voice actress best known for her work in anime and video games including Attack on Titan, One Piece, and My Hero Academia.

Felecia Hatcher is an entrepreneur and author best known for co-founding Black Tech Week and her work in promoting diversity in technology.

Fictional characters named Felecia

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Felecia is a fictional character from the video game series Street Fighter. She is a catgirl fighter known for her agility and playful personality.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Felecia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

FeliciaFelicityFionaFloraFrancesca

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Felecia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

FeliceFelicitasFayFionaFreyaFlaviaFlorenceFreda

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Felecia was first seen in the United States in 1908.

Felecia has ranked as high as #850 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Felecia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Felecia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Felecia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Felecia.

Year Total Births Girl
2012 6 6
2011 5 5
2010 6 6
2008 7 7
2007 14 14
2006 17 17
2005 14 14
2004 15 15
2003 15 15
2002 13 13
2001 22 22
2000 28 28
1999 31 31
1998 43 43
1997 50 50
1996 55 55
1995 70 70
1994 102 102
1993 115 115
1992 146 146
1991 129 129
1990 150 150
1989 173 173
1988 190 190
1987 183 183
1986 203 203
1985 180 180
1984 121 121
1983 132 132
1982 144 144
1981 161 161
1980 180 180
1979 203 203
1978 167 167
1977 233 233
1976 244 244
1975 255 255
1974 241 241
1973 224 224
1972 290 290
1971 298 298
1970 313 313
1969 291 291
1968 236 236
1967 271 271
1966 300 300
1965 367 367
1964 392 392
1963 422 422
1962 399 399
1961 391 391
1960 343 343
1959 270 270
1958 240 240
1957 309 309
1956 178 178
1955 125 125
1954 70 70
1953 75 75
1952 60 60
1951 33 33
1950 24 24
1949 15 15
1948 8 8
1947 13 13
1946 15 15
1945 11 11
1944 8 8
1943 10 10
1942 11 11
1940 11 11
1939 8 8
1938 6 6
1937 6 6
1936 9 9
1935 7 7
1934 5 5
1933 8 8
1932 7 7
1929 5 5
1927 10 10
1926 5 5
1924 7 7
1922 8 8
1921 10 10
1920 8 8
1919 20 20
1918 16 16
1917 6 6
1916 5 5
1915 10 10
1912 5 5
1909 5 5
1908 6 6

Top States for Felecia (1996)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
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