Meaning, pronunciation, and vibe

Felix

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Latin · English: /ˈfiːlɪks/; German: /ˈfeːlɪks/

A Latin name with an uplifting meaning and a soft opening that ends in a crisp x sound.

Origin

Latin

Pronunciation

English: /ˈfiːlɪks/; German: /ˈfeːlɪks/

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Happy or fortunate

Felix means ‘happy’ or ‘fortunate’ and began as a Roman cognomen, an additional personal name. Its meaning can be enjoyed as a good wish, which gives the name a cheerful point of connection for parents and for someone exploring their own name. The sound has a useful balance: a gentle f at the start, then a firm ks finish. That keeps Felix lively without making it elaborate. English commonly starts with the vowel in ‘feel’, while German uses a long e. The related French and Spanish spelling Félix adds an accent; Felix keeps the unaccented form seen in English and German.

Etymology: From Latin felix, ‘happy, lucky, fortunate’, used as a Roman cognomen or additional personal name.

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FFoxtrot

EEcho

LLima

IIndia

XXray

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Name popularity

Latest year: 2025

Boys
Rank175
Girls
Rank9,667

Source

SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.

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Origins, variants & nicknames

Names derived from Latin words or name forms.

Origin

Latin