Felix
Felix comes from the Latin "felix," meaning happy, fortunate, or lucky. The name was a common Roman name — Sulla (138-78 BCE) added it to his name as Felix because of his good fortune. Four popes have been named Felix. Saint Felix of Valois (1127-1212) co-founded the Trinitarian Order. The cat name Felix (the cartoon character, created in 1919) gave the name a beloved pop-culture charge. Felix was moderately popular in early 20th-century America, declined mid-century, and then had a remarkable revival. It re-entered the US top 300 in 2018 and continues to climb. Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), the German composer of the "Wedding March" and the "Italian Symphony," is the most famous historical bearer. I find Felix has a brisk, slightly vintage quality — the single syllable is direct, and the "F" opening is firm. The "x" ending gives it an edge. Felix is one of the most successful Latin revivals. Felix is a male name of Latin origin that means "Happy, fortunate". Brisk, vintage, and cheerful. The name sounds happy. Felixes tend to be optimistic. US top 300 since 2018. Rising. Well-known people named Felix include Felix Mendelssohn (composer), Felix the Cat (cartoon), Saint Felix of Valois, Felix (Latin word). Common variations and related forms of Felix include Felicio (Italian), Feliciano (Spanish), Felice (Italian), Felizio (Italian).