The nameFélicien
Félicien is the French form of Felician, a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "happy". It has been coming back into fashion since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Félicien comes from the Latin Felicianus, derived from felix, "happy, fruitful".
Origin
Latin.
History
Common in the 19th century and the early 20th, the name has been coming back in France since the 2000s.
Famous people named Félicien
- Félicien Rops, Belgian painter and engraver
- Félicien Marceau, writer
Popularity of the name Félicien
Félicien in France
Félicien was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 1,620 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Félicien. Half of all babies named Félicien in France were born before 1926, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 26 births a year.
Variants and related names
Félicien in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Félicien mean?
Félicien comes from the Latin Felicianus, derived from felix, "happy, fruitful".
What is the origin of the name Félicien?
Latin.
Is Félicien a girl's or a boy's name?
Félicien is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Félicien?
Variants and related names of Félicien include Félicienne and Felix.
Who are famous people named Félicien?
Félicien Rops, Belgian painter and engraver; Félicien Marceau, writer.