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Felix

Felix is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "Happy, fortunate". It sits comfortably among the enduring classics, and we file it here as a classic and a vintage-revival name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.

At a glance

Meaning
Happy, fortunate
Origin
Latin
Gender
Boy
Style
classic, vintage

Names similar to Felix

Sharing at least one style with Felix — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

Sibling name pairings

Names that share Felix's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

Questions about the name Felix

What does the name Felix mean?

Felix is of Latin origin and means "Happy, fortunate".

Is Felix a popular baby name in the UK?

Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Felix" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.

What names are similar to Felix?

Names with a similar style to Felix include Arthur, Oscar, Theodore, Tobias.

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.

Reviewed July 2026.