Girl name · Latin
Felicitas
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: good luck, fortuneFelicitas is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "good luck, fortune". It is used in German and Spanish.
- Meaning
- Good luck, fortune
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- feh-LEE-tsee-tahs (German)
Meaning and origin of Felicitas
As a girl's name, Felicitas comes from Latin and means "good luck, fortune". It is used in German and Spanish.
In German, say feh-LEE-tsee-tahs. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Felicitas on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Felicitas on 3 lists.
“Good luck; Latin. Say feh-LEE-tsee-tahs”
From German girl names, german forms of classic names
“Good luck, fortune; goddess of good luck and success”
From Goddess names, roman goddess names
“Good luck, fortune; Latin. Martyred with Perpetua in Carthage”
From Roman names, roman girl names from virtues and nicknames
How popular is Felicitas?
- Recent US rank
- Fewer than 5 babies in 2025
- Best rank
- #898 in 1928
- 67 babies that year
- Babies since 1889
- At least 1,990
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 4 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 8 per million |
| 1900s | 17 per million |
| 1910s | 25 per million |
| 1920s | 36 per million |
| 1930s | 25 per million |
| 1940s | 14 per million |
| 1950s | 8 per million |
| 1960s | 8 per million |
| 1970s | 8 per million |
| 1980s | 8 per million |
| 1990s | 6 per million |
| 2000s | 5 per million |
| 2010s | 2 per million |
| 2020s | 2 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,943 | – | #16,476 | #14,367 | – | #16,049 | #11,552 | – | #12,602 | – |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Felicitas
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- FélicitéGood luck, fortune (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Felicitas
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- FeliciaLucky, happy (Latin, girl)
- FelicidadHappiness (Latin, girl)
- FelicityHappiness, good fortune (Latin, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- TobiasGod is good (Hebrew, boy)
- AgataGood, from Greek agathos (Greek, girl)
- HassanHandsome, good (Arabic, boy)
- OttilieWealth, fortune (Germanic, girl)
- OttoWealth, fortune (Germanic, boy)
- AgathaGood (Greek, girl)
- AgatheGood one (Greek, girl)
- BushraGood news (Arabic, girl)
- DariaHolding firm the good (Persian, girl)
- DariusHe who holds firm the good (Persian, boy)
Middle names for Felicitas
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
Felicitas: common questions
What does the name Felicitas mean?
Felicitas comes from Latin and means "good luck, fortune".
Is Felicitas a boy or girl name?
Felicitas is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Felicitas come from?
Felicitas comes from Latin and means "good luck, fortune". Today it is used in German and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Felicitas?
In German, say feh-LEE-tsee-tahs. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
What are other forms of Felicitas?
Forms of Felicitas with the same meaning and origin include Félicité (French).
What middle names go with Felicitas?
Middle names that flow well with Felicitas include Agnes, Bess, Grace, Joan and Lark. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.