Feli

Feli is a female first name that is used as a short and affectionate form for various names that begin with 'Feli-'. These primarily include Felicitas as well as Felicia, Felice, or Feline.

What does the name Feli mean?

The name Feli serves as a short and affectionate form for names that begin with the syllables 'Feli-', with Felicitas being the main form. The meaning of the name can be translated into English as 'the blissful one', 'the happy one', 'the friendly one', or 'the fertile one'. Its roots lie in Latin, derived from the term felix, which means 'successful', 'fertile', 'bringing happiness', and 'happy', as well as from felicitas, which means 'bliss', 'happiness', and 'fertility'. Occasionally, Feli is also used as a boy's name, then as the Aragonese variant of Felis, a variant of the name Felix. The first name gained recognition through Roman mythology, where Felicitas represents the goddess of luck. Other variants include Felica, Felicita, Felicitasz, Felizitas, and Filicitas.

Where does the name Feli come from?

The origin of the name Feli is Latin, which is reflected in the meaning 'the blissful one'. The Latin root felix means 'successful', 'fertile', 'bringing happiness', and 'happy'. Similarly, felicitas comes from the Latin expressions for 'bliss', 'happiness', and 'fertility'. The languages in which the name appears include Aragonese, German, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Feli?

The pronunciation of Feli is simple and melodic. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Fe-li' [ˈfeːli], with the first syllable starting with a long E sound that radiates a certain brightness. The second syllable sounds soft and friendly. With its brevity, Feli conveys a modern, playful impression - delicate, feminine, and uncomplicated.

When is the name day of Feli?

Feli's name day is celebrated on the following days: January 14, March 7, May 18, and November 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Feli is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 540th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Feli has been given as a first name around 440 times, which places it at 934th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,107th. Additionally, Feli is variably popular in different countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Eli / Faili / Fee / FeFe / Felilein / Felinchen / Felini / FiFi / Li / Lici

Similar first names

Fely

Famous people

• Feli (the blue, lovable monster girl from Sesame Street)
• Felicitas (Feli Rieder) (in the Dolly novels by Enid Blyton)