Felice
Felice is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Happy, fortunate, or lucky.
Origin and history
Felice is an Italian masculine name derived from the Latin 'Felix'. Though historically common in Italy, it is an uncommon given name for males in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
700 babies in the United States have been named Felice since 1880. It ranks #3976 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 121 |
| 1920-1930 | 170 |
| 1930-1940 | 89 |
| 1940-1950 | 51 |
| 1950-1960 | 38 |
| 1960-1970 | 89 |
| 1970-1980 | 87 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Felice
- Felice Gimondi: Professional Cyclist
- Felice Cavallotti: Politician, Poet
Fun facts
- Felice is the direct Italian cognate of the Latin name Felix, which has classical and saintly roots.
- While Felice is traditionally masculine in Italian, English-speaking regions sometimes use it as a feminine variant of Felicia.