Boy
Latin
2 syllables
Felix
FEE-liks
/ˈfiː.lɪks/
"The lucky one" — a Roman name of joy and prosperity that never goes out of style
Felix is a Latin name meaning happy, fortunate, or lucky. It was popular in ancient Rome and was borne by numerous popes and saints, including Felix of Nola. In the English-speaking world it gained cultural presence through Felix the Cat (1919) — one of the first animated characters — and has been rising in popularity as parents seek short, joyful names with deep roots.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesFe · lix
GenderBoy
OriginLatin
Root WordFelix
MeaningHappy, fortunate, lucky
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2022
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayNovember 20
Nicknames
FeeFez
About the Name Felix
Felix means happy, fortunate, and lucky in Latin. It was one of the most positive names a Roman could bear and has retained its joyful meaning for over two thousand years.
Felix is rising rapidly in the US and now sits in the top 100. It is very popular in Germany, Scandinavia, and Australia, and is climbing in the UK and US.
Yes, there are numerous saints named Felix. The most notable include Felix of Nola, Felix of Valois (co-founder of the Trinitarian Order), and Felix of Cantalice. The feast day most commonly celebrated is November 20.
Felix James, Felix Hugo, Felix Thomas, and Felix Leo are all joyful and naturally flowing combinations.
Felixes are often described as cheerful, sociable, and charismatic — fitting perfectly for a name that literally means lucky and happy.
Felix is used extensively in Germany where it has been a top-10 name for decades, but its origins are Latin. Germany adopted it enthusiastically during the Roman period and it has been popular there ever since.
Personality of Felix
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Felix
Creativity
80%
Elegance
82%
Independence
78%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
74%
Warmth
84%
Famous People Named Felix
F
Felix the Cat
One of the first animated film characters, debuting in 1919
F
Felix Hernandez
Venezuelan baseball pitcher, Seattle Mariners legend
F
Felix Mendelssohn
German Romantic composer, A Midsummer Night's Dream
Middle Names for Felix
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Felix
Felix James
Felix Hugo
Felix Thomas
Felix Grey
Felix Leo
Felix Sage
Felix River
Felix Cole
Felix Finn
Felix August
Names Similar to Felix
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Felix
100 BC
Felix common in ancient Rome as a cognomen signifying good fortune
200 AD
Multiple saints named Felix; the name spreads across Christendom
1919
Felix the Cat debuted in animated film, becoming one of earliest animation icons
2010
Felix begins a major ascent in English-speaking countries as joyful Latin names return
Numerology & Symbolism of Felix
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
5
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Sagittarius
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Golden Yellow
💎
Lucky Stone
Citrine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Marigold
Felix Around the World
How Felix is written in different languages and scripts
فيليكس
Arabic
フェリックス
Japanese
Феликс
Russian
펠릭스
Korean
费利克斯
Chinese
Φήλιξ
Greek
फेलिक्स
Hindi
פֵּלִיקְס
Hebrew
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