Felicia Harold

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Felicia Harold — happy, fortunate
105K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Felicia Harold is a name combining Latin origins, bringing together "happy, fortunate" (Felicia) with "army ruler" (Harold). The first name Felicia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. The name Felicia derives from the Latin adjective felix, meaning "happy, lucky", though in the neuter plural form felicia it literally means "happy things" and often occurred in the phrase tempora felicia, "happy times". The sense of it as a feminine personal name appeared in post-Classical use and is of uncertain origin. It is associated with saints, poets, astronomical objects, plant genera, fictional characters, and animals, especially cats. The name has been in regular use and was particularly popular with Spanish speakers in the United States in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The surname Harold: Harold is an English personal name. The modern name Harold and Harrod may have derived from the Old Danish name Harald, the Old German names Hairold or Herold, or the Old English name Hereweald. The Irish derivative is Ó hArailt. People with the surname Dave Harold, (born 1966), English professional snooker player Edgar von Harold (1830–1886), German entomologist Emily Harold, (1820–1872) American woman Erika Harold, (born 1980), Miss America (2003) Gale Harold, (born 1969), American actor John Harold (1873–1947), Canadian politician Ruth Haroldson (died 1982), American conductor and violinist Felicia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 105K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Felicia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Felicia

Meaning: happy, fortunate

Latin

The name Felicia derives from the Latin adjective felix, meaning "happy, lucky", though in the neuter plural form felicia it literally means "happy things" and often occurred in the phrase tempora felicia, "happy times". The sense of it as a feminine personal name appeared in post-Classical use and is of uncertain origin. It is associated with saints, poets, astronomical objects, plant genera, fictional characters, and animals, especially cats. The name has been in regular use and was particularly popular with Spanish speakers in the United States in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Surname: Harold

Meaning: army ruler

English

Harold is an English personal name. The modern name Harold and Harrod may have derived from the Old Danish name Harald, the Old German names Hairold or Herold, or the Old English name Hereweald. The Irish derivative is Ó hArailt. People with the surname Dave Harold, (born 1966), English professional snooker player Edgar von Harold (1830–1886), German entomologist Emily Harold, (1820–1872) American woman Erika Harold, (born 1980), Miss America (2003) Gale Harold, (born 1969), American actor John Harold (1873–1947), Canadian politician Ruth Haroldson (died 1982), American conductor and violinist

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Felicia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Felicia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Felicia Harold

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Felicia Harold:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Felicia?
The first name Felicia originates from Latin. The name Felicia derives from the Latin adjective felix, meaning "happy, lucky", though in the neuter plural form felicia it literally means "happy things" and often occurred in the phrase tempora felicia, "happy times". The sense of it as a feminine personal name appeared in post-Classical use and is of uncertain origin. It is associated with saints, poets, astronomical objects, plant genera, fictional characters, and animals, especially cats. The name has been in regular use and was particularly popular with Spanish speakers in the United States in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
When was Felicia most popular?
The name Felicia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Harold?
The surname Harold originates from English. Harold is an English personal name. The modern name Harold and Harrod may have derived from the Old Danish name Harald, the Old German names Hairold or Herold, or the Old English name Hereweald. The Irish derivative is Ó hArailt. People with the surname Dave Harold, (born 1966), English professional snooker player Edgar von Harold (1830–1886), German entomologist Emily Harold, (1820–1872) American woman Erika Harold, (born 1980), Miss America (2003) Gale Harold, (born 1969), American actor John Harold (1873–1947), Canadian politician Ruth Haroldson (died 1982), American conductor and violinist
What are the origins of the name Felicia Harold?
The name Felicia Harold combines two different traditions: the first name Felicia has Latin roots, while the surname Harold originates from English.
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