Origin, Meaning, And History Of Felix
Felix originates from the Latin word ‘felix,’ which implies being lucky or fortunate. Another form of this name is ‘Felicity,’ which comes from the old French ‘felicite,’ which means happiness or a source of happiness. The term also has an association with a Roman cognomen, meaning successful. Thought to be a surname originally, Felix as a first name may have become popular after it was adopted as a nickname by the ancient Roman Sulla, a Roman general and statesman.
Apart from the 1st century BC Roman Sulla, the name was also borne by the Governor of Judea, Antonius Felix. It has also been held by many popes and saints in the Bible, giving it a religious appeal.
The name was rapidly adopted among early Christians primarily because of its meaning. This term is also a part of the titles of several Roman emperors, beginning with Commodus. In Roman mythology, Felix is the son of Entoria and Saturn. Entoria was the child of a Roman countryman.
Many martyrs and bishops took this name from late antiquity to the middle ages. Some prominent ones include Felix of Heraclea, Felix of Nola, Felix of Burgundy, and Felix of Nantes. The name appears differently in different languages and cultures. In Biblical Greek, it is Phelix and Feliu in Catalan. Felice is the Italian version, while Feliks is the Russian variation.
In the modern world, the name appears in fiction several times.Felix Holtis a novel by George Eliot in the backdrop of the Reform Act of 1832, andFelix Philipsis the protagonist in Margaret Atwood’s ‘Hag-Seed, a modern take on Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest.’Felix Leiteris a character in James Bond. You will also be familiar with the member of the Volturi Guard in Twilight,Felix.
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Famous People With The Name Felix
- Felix FrankfurterAmerican jurist and a noted advocate of judicial restraint
- Felix ArndtAmerican pianist best remembered for composing Nola
- Felix AgnusAmerican military officer, served in the Franco and the American civil war.
- Felix Henrik ValdemarPrince of Denmark
- Felix Bloch瑞士物理学家授予诺贝尔奖
- Felix SolisAmerican actor known for his role in The Forgotten
- Felix JonesAmerican football player drafted by the Cowboys in 2008 NFL Draft
- Felix BaumgartnerAustrian skydiver known for jumping to Earth from a helium balloon
- Felix VallottonSwiss and French painter known for developing the modern woodcut
Felix On The Popularity Chart
The name has been steadily gaining popularity over the years. Have a look at the graphic representations below to get an idea of its popularity.
Popularity Over Time
The name’s popularity started gaining traction from the mid 2000s crossing the 1000 babies per million mark in 2011. It reached its peak in 2021 with 1950 babies per million getting the name. Look at this graph to get a better view.
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The name has been slipping in rank and reached its lowest in 2007. Following that, the name’s rank has shown some improvement in 2020-21.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Felix?
The name Felix means a man who is blessed with good fortune, luck and success.
2. What is the origin of the name Felix?
Felix has a German and Italian and Latin and Slavic origin.
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