Felix at a glance
- Meaning
- “lucky, happy”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- FEE-liks
- Other forms
- Félix, Felice, Feliks
Where the name Felix comes from
Felix was a Roman name taken from the Latin word felix. It was borne by several early saints and popes, which kept it in use across Europe. Today it is popular in the UK and in German-speaking countries.