Felice Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: feh-LEE-chay //feˈliː.tʃeɪ//
Origin: Italian; Latin
Meaning: Italian: happy; Latin: fortunate
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Felice has its roots in the Latin word "felix," which means "happy" or "fortunate." This Latin term evolved into various forms in different languages, including the Italian "Felice," which is the masculine form, and the feminine form "Felicia." The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when Latin and its derivatives began to permeate the English language, particularly in the realms of literature and ecclesiastical contexts. Historically, the name Felice has been associated with several notable figures, particularly in the Christian tradition.
One prominent example is Saint Felice, a martyr who is commemorated in the Roman Catholic Church. His feast day is celebrated on January 14, and he is often invoked for protection and blessings.
The name also appears in various historical texts and documents throughout the Middle Ages, reflecting its usage among the nobility and clergy. Additionally, the name gained further recognition through the works of early Renaissance writers who embraced classical themes and names.
Culturally, Felice carries connotations of joy and prosperity, which have contributed to its enduring appeal. The name has been used in various artistic and literary works, symbolizing happiness and good fortune.
In Italian culture, Felice is often associated with celebrations and positive life events, reinforcing its positive connotations. The diminutive form "Felicity" has also emerged in English, further emphasizing the themes of happiness and good fortune associated with the name.
Overall, Felice reflects a rich linguistic and cultural heritage that has allowed it to maintain significance across centuries.
Famous people named Felice
In this section, you will find notable people named Felice. 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 Felice who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Felice who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Felice Beato is a photographer best known for his early photographs of Asia and the Crimean War.
Felice Bonadio is a painter best known for his contributions to the Italian art scene in the 20th century.
Felice Gimondi is a professional cyclist best known for winning the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España.
Felice Limosani is a multimedia artist best known for his innovative digital installations and performances.
Felice Mazzarella is a composer best known for his works in contemporary classical music.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Felice was first seen in the United States in 1897.
Felice has ranked as high as #1815 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Felice has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Felice 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 Felice was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Felice (1991)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
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 Felice.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2001 | 31 | 7 | 24 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1997 | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1995 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1994 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1993 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1992 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1991 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1990 | 37 | 5 | 32 |
| 1989 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1988 | 38 | 8 | 30 |
| 1987 | 44 | 7 | 37 |
| 1986 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1985 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1984 | 47 | 9 | 38 |
| 1983 | 31 | 6 | 25 |
| 1982 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1981 | 35 | 7 | 28 |
| 1980 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 1979 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1978 | 48 | 6 | 42 |
| 1977 | 48 | 7 | 41 |
| 1976 | 51 | 11 | 40 |
| 1975 | 54 | 11 | 43 |
| 1974 | 78 | 14 | 64 |
| 1973 | 79 | 8 | 71 |
| 1972 | 65 | 9 | 56 |
| 1971 | 94 | 10 | 84 |
| 1970 | 108 | 11 | 97 |
| 1969 | 89 | 12 | 77 |
| 1968 | 79 | 8 | 71 |
| 1967 | 76 | 9 | 67 |
| 1966 | 82 | 8 | 74 |
| 1965 | 81 | 12 | 69 |
| 1964 | 91 | 16 | 75 |
| 1963 | 90 | 8 | 82 |
| 1962 | 91 | 11 | 80 |
| 1961 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| 1960 | 78 | 5 | 73 |
| 1959 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 1958 | 87 | 6 | 81 |
| 1957 | 77 | 13 | 64 |
| 1956 | 89 | 7 | 82 |
| 1955 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 1954 | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| 1953 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| 1952 | 75 | 5 | 70 |
| 1951 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1950 | 51 | 7 | 44 |
| 1949 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1948 | 62 | 8 | 54 |
| 1947 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 1946 | 61 | 8 | 53 |
| 1945 | 50 | 7 | 43 |
| 1944 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1943 | 54 | 5 | 49 |
| 1942 | 43 | 12 | 31 |
| 1941 | 33 | 5 | 28 |
| 1940 | 44 | 6 | 38 |
| 1939 | 40 | 6 | 34 |
| 1938 | 31 | 5 | 26 |
| 1937 | 37 | 7 | 30 |
| 1936 | 41 | 13 | 28 |
| 1935 | 29 | 5 | 24 |
| 1934 | 47 | 10 | 37 |
| 1933 | 33 | 6 | 27 |
| 1932 | 37 | 5 | 32 |
| 1931 | 38 | 15 | 23 |
| 1930 | 58 | 17 | 41 |
| 1929 | 48 | 15 | 33 |
| 1928 | 53 | 21 | 32 |
| 1927 | 62 | 21 | 41 |
| 1926 | 46 | 13 | 33 |
| 1925 | 63 | 16 | 47 |
| 1924 | 57 | 17 | 40 |
| 1923 | 63 | 15 | 48 |
| 1922 | 49 | 15 | 34 |
| 1921 | 60 | 24 | 36 |
| 1920 | 58 | 13 | 45 |
| 1919 | 48 | 13 | 35 |
| 1918 | 51 | 15 | 36 |
| 1917 | 63 | 15 | 48 |
| 1916 | 44 | 13 | 31 |
| 1915 | 48 | 15 | 33 |
| 1914 | 47 | 14 | 33 |
| 1913 | 44 | 16 | 28 |
| 1912 | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| 1911 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1910 | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| 1909 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1908 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1907 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1906 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1905 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1903 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1900 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1899 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1898 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1897 | 7 | 0 | 7 |