Felicity from the English word felicity meaning "happiness", which ultimately derives from Latin felicitas "good luck". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans around the 17th century. It can sometimes be used as an English form of the Latin name Felicitas. This name was revived in the late 1990s after the appearance of the television series 'Felicity'.
Saintly namesake: Saint Felicity was an early Christian martyr of Carthage, remembered for her courage and faith alongside Saint Perpetua. She is honored as one of the most famous women martyrs of the early Church. (March 7 · 3rd century)
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