Find out how popular the first name Felicitas has been for the last 49 years (from 1974 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Felicitas by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Felicitas is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Felicitas.

The history of the first name Felicitas

Felicitas is a female given name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word "felicitas" meaning "happiness" or "good fortune." It traces its roots back to ancient Roman times, where it was used as a cognomen or third name in the Roman naming convention.

In ancient Roman culture, the name Felicitas was associated with the personification of happiness and good luck. It was the name of a Roman goddess, often depicted with a cornucopia or a caduceus, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. The cult of Felicitas was popular among the Romans, and her festival, known as the Felicitas Publica, was celebrated annually on July 9th.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Felicitas can be found in early Christian martyrologies, which recount the story of a Roman woman named Felicitas who was martyred in 203 AD along with her seven sons during the persecution of Christians under Emperor Septimius Severus.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Felicitas. One of the earliest was Felicitas of Rome (c. 101 - 165 AD), a Christian saint and martyr from the 2nd century. Another prominent figure was Felicitas of Carthage (c. 163 - 203 AD), a Roman matron and martyr who was executed along with her seven sons during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.

In the Middle Ages, Felicitas was the name of a 9th-century Byzantine empress, Felicitas of Aragon (c. 1185 - 1208), who was the wife of Emperor Peter of Courtenay. During the Renaissance period, Felicitas Prugger (1455 - 1512) was a German Renaissance painter and nun.

In more recent history, notable individuals with the name include Felicitas Woll (1619 - 1677), a German Benedictine abbess, and Felicitas Vogler (1976 - ), a German actress and musician.

Data source

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