"happy, fortunate"
Origin: Latin
Language: Latin
Felix
Pronunciation: [ f-EEL-ihks ]
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Meaning & Origin
"lucky, auspicious"
Origin: Classical Latin
Language: Latin
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The Story of Felix
Felix comes from the Latin word felix meaning happy, fortunate, or lucky. It was a popular name in ancient Rome — the dictator Sulla took the cognomen Felix to claim divine favor. Several early Christian saints and four popes bore this name, cementing its place in Western naming tradition.
Though traditionally a boys name, Felix has been increasingly used for girls in recent years as gender-neutral and traditionally masculine names become more popular for girls. In 2023 it ranked in the boys top 50 in the US but appeared on girl lists too.
Felix the Cat, one of the earliest and most recognizable cartoon characters, gave the name a playful, whimsical quality. In Christian tradition, Felix was borne by many early martyrs and saints.
Historical Record
Felix first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 474 babies have been named Felix in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Felix is past its peak , currently ranked #11,565 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Felix the Cat debuted in 1919, making it one of the first animated film characters
- At least 67 Catholic saints bore the name Felix
- Felix Hernandez was a famous MLB pitcher known as King Felix
Felix in Other Languages
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Félix
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Felix
Italian
Felice
Spanish
Félix
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Popularity Over Time
#11,565
Current Rank
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Peaked 1957
Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #11,565
- Total SSA Count
- 10
- Cultural Origins
- English Spanish German Italian French
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Common Nicknames
Fee
Lexi
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Frequently Asked Questions About Felix
What does the name Felix mean?
"happy, fortunate" (from Latin). "lucky, auspicious" (from Classical Latin). Felix comes from the Latin word felix meaning happy, fortunate, or lucky. It was a popular name in ancient Rome — the dictator Sulla took the cognomen Felix to claim divine favor. Several early Christian saints and four popes bore this name, cementing its place in Western naming tradition.
What is the origin of the name Felix?
Felix has Latin, Classical Latin, English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French origins. In Latin, it means "happy, fortunate". In Classical Latin, it means "lucky, auspicious".
Is Felix a boy or girl name?
Felix is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #11565. As a boy name, it is ranked #177. Felix is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Felix?
Felix is pronounced f-EEL-ihks.
How popular is the name Felix?
Felix is currently ranked #11565 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Felix?
Common nicknames for Felix include Fee and Lexi.
What are good middle names for Felix?
Popular middle name pairings include Felix Mae, Felix Grace, Felix Rose, Felix Quinn, and Felix Blair.
What are good sibling names for Felix?
Names that pair well with Felix as siblings include Jasper, Violet, Hugo, Cleo, and Milo.
How many syllables does Felix have?
Felix has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Felix a common or rare name?
Felix is an uncommon name, ranked #11565 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Felix
Felix is a girl name with English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French origins . The name means "happy, fortunate" in Latin .
Is Felix a boy or girl name? Felix is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,565 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #177. Felix is more commonly used as a boy name.
Felix is currently ranked #11,565 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Felix has 2 syllables and is pronounced f-EEL-ihks, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Felix include Fee and Lexi. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Felix include Felicity, Felicia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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