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Felicity

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css04 · 12/01/2022 14:26

What's everyone's thoughts on Felicity?

Both me and my husband really like it but there is something holding us back and we don't really know what!

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Skeumorph · 18/01/2022 21:31

Ah I know what you mean OP!

It's lovely BUT... I wouldn't actually use it.

I think it's a bit prissy. And a bit angular and English too. Lots like Hilary really. Short forms are an issue.

But it is a really good name so if you love it go for it.

CuddlyDudley71 · 18/01/2022 21:25

My Felicity is 13 this year-not posh! Never, ever met another one at any of her schools-result! Faith is her middle name.

wingsofabird · 17/01/2022 17:58

I love it! Felicity is a gorgeous name

RuthW · 17/01/2022 12:18

Lovely

Violetandpurple · 17/01/2022 11:55

It’s in my top 3 for current baby.
Something puts me off but I don’t know what.
I like potential nn Fliss or Lissie

DramaAlpaca · 12/01/2022 22:54

Gorgeous name.

WeasilyPleased · 12/01/2022 22:54

Someone down the road from me has a Felicity Jean. I know because I hear it shouted nearly every day at school run time.

finallychangedmyusername · 12/01/2022 22:34

I like Felicity but would avoid putting another virtue middle name with it.

Suggestions

Felicity Alice
Felicity Claire
Felicity Ellen
Felicity Rosa
Felicity Nina
Felicity Kate

Yummmg · 12/01/2022 22:08

I love it

RosesAndHellebores · 12/01/2022 22:07

It's lovely and we'd have used it if we hadn't had a complicated F surname. We used another virtue name instead as a married name.

I think it's on a par with:

Harriet
Hilary
Verity

The only Felicity I grew up with had a sister called Susannah

Luredbyapomegranate · 12/01/2022 22:01

I like it. It’s becoming quite popular I think, what’s holding you back.

Family names for middle names are nice if you have something that would work?

TheYearOfSmallThings · 12/01/2022 16:42

I love it. It reminds me of happy Sunday teatimes watching Road to Avonlea at my grandad's house.

StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 12/01/2022 16:37

It does remind me of posh teenage girls from the 1980s. It's nice though, if a bit too twee for my particular taste.

I used to love the American TV show of the same name.

Warmduscher · 12/01/2022 16:27

@PanettoneMoly

I’m a Felicity! Absolutely not posh, I’m from the north east and went to my local comp. Often autocorrects to Facility or, in one memorable occasion while signing off a work email on my phone, Delicious Blush
“Delicious” - brilliant!

I really like Felicity. Do you have to have a middle name? Not everyone does.

ISmellBurnings · 12/01/2022 16:23

Love it! Not common either which is nice.

Middle names avoid the filler names of Rose/Grace/May which all girls have at the moment and are overused.

Felicity Kate
Felicity Joy
Felicity Hope
Felicity Scarlett
Felicity Rachel

Chakraleaf · 12/01/2022 16:22

Love it ;)

DreamReverie · 12/01/2022 16:07

I love Felicity and love nicknames Fliss and Lissy. I have hard time thinking of middle name. Maybe
Felicity Bridget
Felicity Anne
Felicity Beatrice
Felicity Helena
Felicity Matilda

popcorndiva · 12/01/2022 15:36

I have a DD (5m) Felicity, we have only had positive things said about it.

DisforDarkChocolate · 12/01/2022 15:28

I think its beautiful.

toastofthetown · 12/01/2022 15:26

@css04

Thanks everyone! I know it's not to everyone's taste but I think it's a lovely and underused name!

We would probably shorten to Fliss.

If anyone has any good suggestions for a middle name too? X

For middle names I'd avoid Rose and Grace. They are the most common middle names given and are totally bland to me as a result. Here are some but unless you are going with a family name, then it probably makes as much sense to choose from a list of other names you and your husband like. Adelaide Clara Diana Gaia Maude Minerva Winter
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css04 · 12/01/2022 15:21

Thanks everyone! I know it's not to everyone's taste but I think it's a lovely and underused name!

We would probably shorten to Fliss.

If anyone has any good suggestions for a middle name too? X

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PanettoneMoly · 12/01/2022 15:19

I’m a Felicity! Absolutely not posh, I’m from the north east and went to my local comp. Often autocorrects to Facility or, in one memorable occasion while signing off a work email on my phone, Delicious Blush

strawberrymilk7 · 12/01/2022 15:11

I like it. There was one in circle in secondary school. I don't recall us having any nn for her

Roselilly36 · 12/01/2022 15:07

Gorgeous, my favourite girls name, lovely meaning to. If I had had a girl I would have chosen this name. But no, two gorgeous boys for me 😂

toastofthetown · 12/01/2022 15:04

It's ok. I know what you mean with something holding you back on it. It's a name I feel l should like more than I do and sometimes I feel warmer to it than others. But it's not a name I love and I can't put my finger on why. Maybe a bit too hissy/prissy/twee? All the nicknames are dreadful as well.