Felix

Meaning happy, fortunate
Origin Latin, Roman
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Felix
Popularity Popular
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Fe-lix

About Felix

This cheerful name carries an unmistakable warmth that seems to brighten any room. Parents drawn to Felix often appreciate its timeless quality—it works equally well in a kindergarten classroom and a boardroom decades later. The name has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance in recent years, climbing popularity charts while maintaining its distinctive character. Felix offers the perfect balance of familiarity without being overly common, giving children a name that stands out subtly rather than dramatically. Its crisp two-syllable structure makes it easy to pronounce across multiple languages, a practical consideration for families with international connections. The playful sound pairs beautifully with both traditional and modern middle names, offering flexibility in creating the perfect combination.

Variations of Name Felix

Feliciano
Feliks
Felice
Felicio

Nicknames for Felix

Fel
Fee
Lix
Fex
Felix

Famous People Named Felix

Felix MendelssohnGerman composer
Felix BaumgartnerAustrian skydiver
Felix HernandezVenezuelan baseball player
Felix FrankfurterAmerican Supreme Court justice
Felix TrinidadPuerto Rican professional boxer
Felix MagathGerman football manager and player
Felix BlochSwiss-American physicist and Nobel laureate
Felix CavaliereAmerican musician
Felix VallottonSwiss/French painter and printmaker
Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, a.k.a. PewDiePieSwedish YouTuber
Felix SanchezDominican-American hurdler
Felix DzerzhinskySoviet politician and founder of the KGB
Felix da HousecatAmerican DJ and music producer
Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyGerman philosopher
Felix Trinidad Sr.Puerto Rican boxing trainer and father of Felix Trinidad
Felix SturmGerman professional boxer
Felix SillaItalian-American actor known for playing Cousin Itt on "The Addams Family"
Felix G. ArroyoAmerican politician

Characters Named Felix

Felix Turnerfrom the novel and film "The Normal Heart"
Felix Leiterfrom the James Bond series
Felix Dawkinsfrom the TV series "Orphan Black"
Felix Gaetafrom the TV series "Battlestar Galactica"
Felix Hugo Fraldariusfrom the video game "Fire Emblem - Three Houses"
Felix Felicisa magical potion in the Harry Potter series
Felix Argylefrom the anime series "Re:Zero"
Felix Kjellberg, a.k.a. PewDiePieYouTube personality and Internet character
Felix the Reaperfrom the video game "Felix the Reaper"
Felix Lighterfrom the TV series "The Man in the High Castle"
Felix Mortonfrom the TV series "The Crown"
Felix the Ghostfrom the children's book series "Horrible Histories"
Felix Carvajalfrom the TV series "Jane the Virgin"
Felix Fernefrom the TV series "Nowhere Boys"
Felix "Fix" Keanefrom the comic strip "Kevin 'KAL' Kallaugher"
Felix Harrowgatefrom the novel "Doctrine of Labyrinths" by Sarah Monette
Felix Reyes-Navarrofrom the TV series "Teen Wolf"
Felix Blakefrom the TV series "Designated Survivor"