Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 07, 2024

Capricia

US Popularity Rank: 10533

Origin: Italian

Meaning: Impulse; Whim; Whimsical; A shivering; Hedgehog head

Capricia is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “impulse” whim,” or “whimsical.” It’s thought to derive from the Italian capriccio, which can mean “a shivering” of fear or delight. This name has a playful cadence and whimsical flair. It can also be interpreted as “hedgehog head,” stemming from the word caprice, which derives from the Latin ericius and is connected to the idea of your hair standing on end. Little Capricia will allow their imagination to inspire them as their adventures unfold.