Felice

Felice (Félice) is a unisex name with Latin roots, primarily regarded as the feminine form of Felix, but it is also used as a masculine Italian variant. The name has its origins in the Roman surname Felicianus.

What does the name Felice mean?

Felice (Félice) is a unisex name that originates from Latin and represents the feminine form of Felix, while also being considered a masculine Italian name. The meanings include 'the happy one', 'the fertile one', and 'the successful one'. The name derives from the Latin word felix, which means 'successful', 'fertile', 'bringing happiness', and 'happy'. In Roman mythology, Felicitas represents the goddess of luck. Felice can also be found as a surname. The first name is particularly common in Switzerland and Italy. Variants include Felixina, Felicia, Feliciana, Felicidad, Felicidade, Felicita, Felicity, Felica, Felicie, Felicienne, Felicitas, Felicja, Felicite, Felicitasz, Felicyta, Felisa, Felisha, Felisheya, Felisia, Felissa, Feliziana, Felizia, and Felizitas.

Where does the name Felice come from?

The name Felice has Latin origins and is used as both a female and male first name. The meanings include 'the happy one' and 'the fertile one'. It is composed of the Latin words felix (successful, fertile, bringing happiness, happy) and felicitas (bliss, happiness, fertility). It is common in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Felice?

The pronunciation of Felice is three syllables and soft. The name is usually pronounced as 'Fe-li-ce' [feˈliːtʃe] or [feˈliːse]. It begins with a clear 'Fe' that radiates openness. The stressed middle syllable provides clarity in sound, while the gentle '-ce' harmoniously fades away. Felice sounds elegant, light, and friendly - melodic and harmonious.

When is the name day of Felice?

The name days for Felice are January 14, March 7, May 18, and November 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Felice is a very sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 1,740th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2009 at 422nd. In the last ten years, Felice has been given as a first name about 280 times, placing it at 1,279th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,009th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fee / Fefe / Fele / Feli / Fellie / Fiffe / Filli / Izzi / Lici / Licie / Liz

Famous people

• Abbott Giovanni Felice Ramelli (Italian painter)
• Carlo Felice Biscarra (painter from the USA)
• Felice (Kafka's fiancée)
• Felice Bauer (Franz Kafka's fiancée)
• Felice Bonetto (racing driver from Italy)
• Felice Borel (Italian football coach)
• Felice Bryant (composer from the USA)
• Felice Cappelletti (Italian painter)
• Felice Casorati (Italian painter)
• Felice Cavagnis (theologian)
• Felice Cervetti (female painter from Italy)
• Felice Damiani (Italian painter)
• Felice de Nooyer (badminton player from the Netherlands)
• Felice delle Piane (art historian from Italy)
• Felice DeMatteo (Italian composer)
• Felice Evacuo (footballer from Italy)
• Felice Gimonde (professional cyclist in Italy)
• Felice Holman (American writer)
• Felice Lifshitz (American historian)
• Felice Milano (Italian footballer)