Meaning For Name Felix

Felix is a male given name that stems from latin fēlix felicis and means happy or lucky.

Meaning for name felix. In the bible felix is a roman procurator of judea. Due to its favourable meaning this name was popular among early christians being borne by many early saints and four popes. It has been used in england since the middle ages though it has been more popular in continental europe.

Meaning of the name felix meaning of felix and its origin the meaning of felix and his personality may surprise you. Its female form is felicity english late 14c happiness. Felix was originally a roman surname but was adopted as a nickname by the ancient roman sulla who believed that he was especially blessed with luck by the gods.

The name felix is a boy s name of latin origin meaning happy fortunate. It is the name of four popes and sixty seven saints. A notable bearer was the german composer felix mendelssohn 1809 1847.