Fely
happy, fortunate (Latin/Spanish via Felisa/Felicidad)
Fely is a spanish / filipino girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 455, with 17,511 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
happy, fortunate (Latin/Spanish via Felisa/Felicidad)
Fely is derived from Spanish names rooted in the Latin 'felix', meaning lucky or fruitful. In the Philippines, it has long been used both as a familiar nickname and as a standalone legal given name for women born in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Fely originated as a hypocoristic or pet form of Spanish female names beginning with 'Fel-', such as Felisa, Felicidad, Felicitas, or Felipa. In the Philippines, it evolved into an independent registered given name during the mid-20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given to women of older generations (grandmothers and aunts) or used as a household nickname (palayaw) for full names like Felicitas, Felisa, or Felicidad.
Related forms
- Felisa Spanish
- Felicidad Spanish
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Fely with common surname pairs
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Is Fely a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Fely is number 455, with 17,511 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.