Felix
Male nameLatin
✨ Meaning
Felix is the Latin word for happy, fortunate and, in its oldest agricultural sense, fruitful. Romans used it as a cognomen for men considered blessed by luck, most famously the general Sulla, who took it as a formal title. Of all the Latin names in circulation it has the most straightforwardly cheerful meaning, and it has never needed to be explained to anyone.
🌍 Origin
Numerous early Christian saints and several popes bore the name, which carried it through medieval Europe. Felix has been in continuous use in German-speaking countries, Scandinavia and Latin America, and has climbed strongly in Britain, Australia and the United States since the 2000s as parents rediscovered short Latin names.
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⭐ Famous People Named Felix
- Felix Mendelssohn
- Felix Baumgartner
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Felix mean?
Felix is Latin for happy, fortunate and fruitful. Romans used it as a byname for men thought to be favoured by luck.
Is Felix a saint's name?
Yes. Many early Christian saints and several popes bore it, which kept it in use throughout medieval Europe.
Where is Felix most popular?
It is a long-standing favourite in Germany, Austria and Scandinavia and has risen sharply in Britain and Australia.