Find out how popular the first name Feliciti has been for the last 18 years (from 1999 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Feliciti by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Feliciti is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Feliciti.

The history of the first name Feliciti

The given name Feliciti originated from the Late Latin word "felicitas", which means happiness or good fortune. It was derived from the Latin word "felix", meaning happy or prosperous. The name first appeared in ancient Roman culture during the classical period, around the 1st century AD.

Feliciti was a relatively common name among Roman women, particularly those from affluent families who wished to bestow a sense of good luck and prosperity upon their daughters. The earliest recorded example of the name can be found in Roman inscriptions and historical texts from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD.

One notable historical figure with the name Feliciti was a Christian martyr from the 2nd century AD. Feliciti, along with her seven sons, was executed during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in 162 AD. Their story is recounted in various early Christian texts and martyrologies.

During the Middle Ages, the name Feliciti continued to be used among Christian communities, particularly in Italy and other parts of Europe influenced by Latin culture. One notable bearer of the name was Feliciti, a 13th-century Italian woman who was beatified by the Catholic Church for her pious life and charity work.

In the Renaissance period, the name Feliciti experienced a resurgence in popularity, especially among the wealthy and educated classes who appreciated its classical and auspicious connotations. One famous bearer of the name was Feliciti Palma, an Italian painter from the 16th century who was known for her portraiture and religious works.

In the 18th century, Feliciti Bille was a Danish author and translator who played a significant role in introducing Enlightenment ideas to Denmark. She was born in 1738 and is remembered for her translations of works by Voltaire and other French philosophers.

Another notable figure with the name Feliciti was Feliciti de Renneville, a French writer and salonnière who hosted influential literary salons in Paris during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She was born in 1758 and played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the era.

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