- Meaning
- Happy, lucky
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Classic, Sophisticated
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, German, Nordic, French
Nicknames for Felix
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- German
- Feli
What people expect from a Felix
Felix mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about joy and a blessing. A name can't give a child joy, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a brilliant mind, a creative soul, the star of the room, a happy kid.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Felix: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Felix
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "x"; already used in 4 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Happy, lucky".
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A New Zealand judge made a 9-year-old a ward of court so she could change her name. It was Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii.
Family Court of New Zealand (2008)Questions about Felix
What does the name Felix mean?
Felix is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "Happy, lucky".
Is Felix a boy or girl name?
Felix is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Felix?
Felix is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries, German, Nordic, French.
What are nicknames for Felix?
Common nicknames for Felix are Feli.
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