Felix

From Latin, commonly given the sense of “happy” or “fortunate.”

Felix is a widely used classic name with a clean spelling and a straightforward rhythm, which helps explain its popularity across different countries and generations. It’s particularly familiar in German-speaking contexts, but it also travels well internationally because the form changes very little across languages. Etymologically, Felix comes from Latin felix. In many sources it is explained with senses like “happy” or “fortunate,” and that explanation is relatively direct compared with many older names whose roots are more debated. Even so, in real naming practice it functions as a stable, recognizable given name regardless of how literally you interpret that gloss. In English you’ll often hear FEE-liks, while some speakers use a shorter first vowel closer to FEH-. Either way, it’s two clear syllables. If you expect multilingual settings, it can help to state your preferred vowel (FEE vs FEH) once, and the spelling typically takes care of itself.

Etymology: From the Latin word felix, used as a personal name and later carried through European languages.