# Felix: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Felix meaning: "Happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Boy name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Felix

     
 
Quick answer — What does Felix mean? 

 
Felix is a boy name of Latin origin, meaning "Happy, fortunate". It's commonly grouped as a classic, vintage name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Felix under classic, vintage names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## 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.

  [ Arthur ](/tools/baby-name-finder/arthur/)[ Oscar ](/tools/baby-name-finder/oscar/)[ Theodore ](/tools/baby-name-finder/theodore/)[ Tobias ](/tools/baby-name-finder/tobias/)[ Reuben ](/tools/baby-name-finder/reuben/)[ Muhammad ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

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

  [ Florence ](/tools/baby-name-finder/florence/)[ Evelyn ](/tools/baby-name-finder/evelyn/)[ Phoebe ](/tools/baby-name-finder/phoebe/)     
## 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
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.