Felix
Meaning of Felix
The name Felix is of Latin origin, meaning "happy" or "fortunate." Pronounced as FEE-liks, this classic name has been a favorite for centuries. It carries connotations of joy and good fortune, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a positive and uplifting name for their baby boy. Felix is also associated with several notable historical figures and saints, adding to its timeless appeal. The name has seen consistent popularity in the United States, ranking within the top 200 names since 2020 and showing a steady presence on the charts since the late 19th century. Variations of the name include Feliks. With its rich history and cheerful meaning, Felix remains a beloved choice for many families around the world.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FEE-liks (/ˈfiːlɪks/)
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Notable People Named Felix
| Felix Mendelssohn was a German composer, pianist, and conductor known for his Romantic period compositions, including the overture for A Midsummer Night's Dream and the Italian Symphony. |
| Felix Jones Jr. is a former professional football player known for his career as a running back in the NFL, playing for the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers after a successful college football tenure with the Arkansas Razorbacks. |
| Felix Baumgartner is an Austrian skydiver and daredevil known for breaking multiple world records during his stratospheric jump from a helium balloon in 2012. |
| Felix Ovudoroye Ibru was a prominent Nigerian businessman, architect, and politician who served as the first democratically elected Governor of Delta State and Senator for Delta Central Senatorial District, and held the position of President General of the Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU) until his passing. |
| Felix Großschartner is an Austrian cyclist riding for UCI WorldTeam UAE Team Emirates. |
| Felix Jaehn is a German DJ and record producer known for his tropical house music, gaining international fame with his remix of Omi's "Cheerleader" that topped charts worldwide. |
| Félix Houphouët-Boigny was the first president of Ivory Coast and a prominent figure in African politics and decolonization. |
| Félix González-Torres was a Cuban-born American visual artist known for his minimalist works and significant contributions to conceptual art in the 1980s and 1990s. |
| Félix Auger-Aliassime is a Canadian professional tennis player with a career-high singles ranking of No. 6 and multiple ATP titles. |
| Félix Vallotton - Félix Édouard Vallotton was a Swiss and French painter and printmaker known for his association with Les Nabis and his significant contributions to modern woodcut art, painting a wide range of subjects in a realistic style. |
| Félix Candela Outeriño was a Spanish and Mexican architect known for his innovative designs, who emigrated to Mexico at a young age and acquired dual nationality. |
| Felix Yongbok Lee, also known as Felix, is an Australian rapper, dancer, and singer-songwriter, and a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids under JYP Entertainment. |
| Félix Morisseau-Leroy was a Haitian writer who championed the use of Haitian Creole in literature and education, and played a significant role in having Creole recognized as an official language of Haiti. |
| Félix Leclerc was a prominent French-Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, writer, actor, and political activist, honored with the Order of Canada and posthumously inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. |
| Félix Chappottín was a renowned Cuban trumpeter and bandleader, known for his contributions to Septeto Habanero, Arsenio Rodríguez's conjunto, and Conjunto Chappottín. |
