The nameFelix
Felix is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "happy, lucky". A classic in Germany and Scandinavia, it is rising in Britain.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Felix is the Latin word for "happy, lucky, fortunate".
Origin
Latin. Many saints and four popes were called Felix.
History
Felix Mendelssohn, the composer, made the name famous. It is among the leading names in Germany, Sweden and Austria, and reached the top 60 in England and Wales.
Did you know?
- Felix Mendelssohn wrote his overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream at the age of 17.
Famous people named Felix
- Felix Mendelssohn, composer
- Félix Auger-Aliassime, tennis player
- Felix the Cat, cartoon character
Popularity of the name Felix
Felix in the United States
Felix was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 13,437 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Felix. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Felix in the United States were born before 1982, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,926 births a year on average, against 1,563 in the five years before.
Felix in the United Kingdom
Felix was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 6,570 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Felix. Half of all babies named Felix in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 819 births a year.
Felix in Ireland
Felix in France
Felix in Belgium
Felix in Switzerland
Felix in Austria
Felix in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Felix
Names from the same generation as Felix, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Felix mean?
Felix is the Latin word for "happy, lucky, fortunate".
What is the origin of the name Felix?
Latin. Many saints and four popes were called Felix.
Is Felix a girl's or a boy's name?
Felix is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Felix?
In 2024, Felix was the 178th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,081 births.
What are the variants of the name Felix?
Variants and related names of Felix include Félicie and Félicien.
What are good sibling names for Felix?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Rose, Lucia, Cecilia and Georgia for a sister, Lorenzo, Emilio, Roman and Augustine for a brother.
Who are famous people named Felix?
Felix Mendelssohn, composer; Félix Auger-Aliassime, tennis player; Felix the Cat, cartoon character.