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At a Glance: Name: Felix – Meaning: happy, fortunate, lucky – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: FEE-liks
Felix is a Latin name meaning happy, fortunate, lucky, pronounced FEE-liks (/ˈfiːlɪks/). It's a vintage name, with U.S. naming records for it going back to 1880. As of 2024, it ranked #177 on the SSA list, given to 2,081 babies that year.
Meaning & Origin of Felix
Meaning: Happy, fortunate, lucky.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Felix
Phonetic: FEE-liks IPA: /ˈfiːlɪks/
Popularity of Felix
Felix hit its all-time Social Security peak at #137 in 1884, when 102 boys were given the name; by 2024, across Social Security data spanning 1880 to 2024, it ranked #177 but went to far more babies — 2,081.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Felix mean?
Happy, fortunate, lucky. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Felix)
How do you pronounce Felix?
Felix is pronounced FEE-liks (IPA: /ˈfiːlɪks/).
Is Felix a popular name right now?
Felix peaked at #137 in 1884 and is ranked #177 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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