Felix

原Felix Halfon is an Israeli footballer. In August 2003 Halfon was caught smuggling cocaine in the Ben Gurion International Airport. In 2004 Felix was sentenced for 4.5 years in prison but was released in June 2006 after 2.5 years for good behavior.

原Happy to have my name as Felix. It's a name of a great king, a TV show and it means happy. So I love to have this name.

原Felix King is a character in The Road to Avonlea & Anne of Green Gables: The animated series.

原This name is so effeminate and sounds like the name of a prissy European guy with a manbag, like that jerk PewDiePie.

原I am a female to male transgender individual and even before my transition I'd loved the names Leo and Felix my whole life. When I asked several close friends which name suited me most, all of them said Felix was perfect. I couldn't agree more and I get countless compliments for my name, Felix Emil H. Luckily my generation isn't familiar with Felix the Cat, and those who are only bring it up lightheartedly.

原Felix is just an all-around great, masculine, classy, unique, pleasant-sounding name. I have nothing but positive associations (Unger, the Cat, Fix-It, Felix felicis...), yet have never met or heard of a real person with the name.

原Added information on PewDiePie: his full name is Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg.

原I really don't like this name. And I must address a comment that really bothers me. Anonymous user on 6/13/2015: I take it that you've never heard of a typo or of autocorrect. I also take it that the reasons for your upvotes was due to other people agreeing that they also like the name and anyone saying otherwise, automatically gets voted down because I guess this name is so cherished. That is something I'll never understand. Also, giving a daughter a name that is clearly a boy's name is very ignorant. It's an ignorant, brainless and obnoxious trend in my country. Clearly that is the U.S. Yes it's a choice, but that choice is an ignorant one. Felix is best on a boy but no matter the gender, Felix, in my opinion is a bad name. I'm just thankful that this name is exceedingly rare where I'm from and the only Felix you're bound to meet are cats (:

原How do you think names become unisex? There's nothing ignorant about choosing to give your child a name traditionally meant for the opposite gender; it's a choice. Saying "most finest" and "it's" instead of "its" on the other hand...

原Ignorance at it's most finest. Felix is a bad name to start with, but it is not unisex. You just gave your daughter a male name!

原I named my daughter Felix June-Olivea. I get complements on how cute her name is everyday. Modern yet old fashioned. It fits her so well. We call her Fí for short. I love her name, best choice I made. My mom hated it, but now she loves telling everyone her granddaughter's name means happy beautiful beginning.

原Ugh. What a horrible name! Makes me picture a cat (I do like cats but saying that the name is more suitable on them)On a person it's preppy, silly.Makes me think of an obnoxiously feminine male with too much botox or product on his face and his parents have a shit load of money.So Felix makes me think of a cat or a gay male or at least a preppy male.Don't name your child this. It's also way too trendyA better alternative is Callix.

原I think this name is great for humans, but it seems to be used primarily for pets, particularly cats. (My grandma had a cat named Felix and my daddy called him "Flea-lix.")

原I think this is a great name, but it was nearly ruined for me by Pewdiepie, who is an annoying, untalented, painfully unfunny youtube channel.

原Fix-It Felix, Jr. Is a character in the Disney movie Wreck-It Ralph.

原Wow- this name sounds... so cool! Haha, I love it. =D.

原I love this name. I like how it's old fashioned but still sounds really cool and edgy. I would definitely use this!

原Felix Yusupov, the Russian nobleman who assassinated Rasputin, and Felix Dzerzhinsky, a Russian-Polish Communist and the first head of the Soviet secret police.

原I recently conducted a tournament of 320 male names on this site and Felix won 2nd place.

原My two year old is named Felix :) I have yet to meet anyone else with the name, as it has always been relatively uncommon in the US. Everyone seems to love the name, although I have gotten a few comments from older people about the cat. Nothing bad, just mentioning it. We didn't choose the name to be 'urban hipster', we just liked the name and thought it went well with our other sons' names. Some people like old names, but that doesn mean they're trying to make some big statement when they use them. The name is quirky but can be taken seriously, and would suit a jock as well as a more educationally inclined boy. There is no stereotype for the name. I admit it's not everybody's cup of tea, but if you like it, go for it. If someone doesn't like it, hopefully they have the decency to keep it to themselves.

原Felix seems like a cool name. It's not common in my country either.

原Ahh I love this name. It's so uncommon, but not unheard of. I think it would suit a person very well, not just a cat. It's a great name for either :) I don't know what it is, but something is just so cool about this name!

原Felix Salten (pseudonym of Sigmund Salzman, 1869-1945) was an Austrian author who wrote the novel "Bambi".

原Felix is the town saint of Zurich in Switzerland (together with Regula, his sister, and Exuperantius their servant, whose name was added to the two only in the late middle ages). I actually know brother and sister who were baptized Felix and Regula, but that is, I think, a bit too much… Name day is September 11.

原Felix is the first name of Youtuber Pewdiepie!

原I'm surprised no one has mentioned this yet: Felix Leiter is a recurring character in the James Bond books and films. He's a CIA agent and James' friend.

原Felix Jones is an American football player.

原Felix Becker (8 November 1893 – 29 December 1979) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II.

原A famous bearer of this name is Felix Holt, the central character in George Eliot's 1866 novel, Felix Holt, the Radical.

原The Greek for Felix is as follows:φηλικος

原The second son of prince Joachim of Denmark and his first wife Countess Alexandra of Frederiksborg is named Felix.

原Felix Agnus, A civil war general And publisher of "Baltimore American", also Owner of Infamous Local Legend "Black Aggie".

原I think this is a really nice name, but I probably wouldn't use it just because of the cat food affiliation. Good name for a cat, though! :)

原I've never heard of Felix the Cat, whatever that is, and I'm 15. Future parents of baby Felix, rest assured, whatever effect that cat had on the world of names is dying out.

原I just adore the name Felix. It is top of my list should I have a 3rd boy. I don't think a cartoon character sharing this name, means it is a bad name choice. I just think whoever named the cat had good taste.

原Sometimes I like this name, and other times I don't. Felix is a strange name.

原There's a kid's book about a rabbit named Felix who travels around the world. Every time I hear Felix, I see that rabbit.

原It's one of my new favorite boy names. And for everyone who is picturing a cat, if you actually meet someone named Felix, you won't picture a cat anymore, you'll picture that person. So what's the big deal? It's strong and sexy sounding :)

原It's a shame that it has such religious connotations. Otherwise, it's a great sounding name.

原Try as I might, I can't warm to it. It will belong forever in the Hipsters' Axis of Trendy with Jasper and Hugo.

原Felix is one of the Volturi gaurd in Stephenie Meyers Twilight Series.

原LOLZ, that is fitting. No, I can't like this one. It's a lost cause. I don't know why it's suddenly so hip and happening.

原Here in Holland, Felix is a brand of catfeed.

原People don't just like Felix to be "hip" or "urban" or different. I like Felix and my other half loves it, and we have no desire to 'make a statement'; the other names he likes are more in the Megan and Logan vein! I only hope it *does* get more popular, then it might lose the image it seems to have. I find Felix a likeable name for a friendly, lively, smiley boy. And Brangelina can use it a thousand times over, for all I care. If I use it, it'll be because I love it, not because I want to stay one step ahead of the Hollywood crowd.

原I love the names Felix and Félix. And I hope that Brangelina never use this name. (They like names ending in 'x' for their boys.) They already ruined the name Vivienne for me, so I hope they never use Felix. Felix is a cute name, very unique, and also strong.

原Horrible. What an awful start in life with this name. In the top 100 New Zealand baby names for 2006. Oh why?

原"Licks". Yuck. Just another "urban hipster name". Hip parents won't like how popular this one is getting. I have the same feelings on Theodore and Jasper.

原Sounds like a name for a cat, and quite old-fashioned. The racist meanie George Felix Allen has utterly ruined this name for me.

原This is a perfect name for any boy, although I had a lot of negative comments before I had my son, I still used it. It's not common and hopefully there will not be another one in his class at school.

原My 3 year old son is Felix and we get such positive remarks about his name. It's rising in the popularity ranks amongst hip urbanites both here in Sydney and in the UK also I believe. It has risen alongside such names as Hugo and Jasper, so I'd class it in that style of names. We don't mind the cat association as we're mad on cats. It is rarely that someone comments on that aspect. We embrace it, and he has a Felix the Cat plush toy. I like that the cat thing puts some people off using it. Otherwise it'd be in danger of entering the Top 100 I think. A sweet, happy name for my beautiful little boy.

原Also Spanish.

原My nephew (3 years old) is called Felix Reuben ***** and I think it's lovely. Nobody I know thinks it's strange. Some people have made references to Felix the Cat but not in a bad way. And I don't think the kids at school are going to tease him about it because they won't know about Felix the Cat. The only downside is not being able to find mugs, key rings, pens etc with this name on them as gifts.

原Love, love, love this name! The only drawback is possible teasing about the cat connection. Otherwise it's a handsome name with a cool meaning.

原Felix is such a cool name. Sure, my only exposure to the name is through the cat, but that's no more discouraging than Raphael being a cartoon rebel turtle.

原This is my favourite male name. I think it is beautiful and strong.

原I think this name is cute.

原I think this would make a cool girl's name. You know, for a tomboy. But more for a character in a book than an actual person.

原I love this name like a brother. It is so cool. Good cat name. I just like it. It's my favorite name of all-time.

原The Seattle Mariners have a really good right-handed pitcher named Felix Hernandez.

原I personally don't care for this name, however, I think it makes a terrific name for a cat. (I mean no offense to anyone)

原I really like this name. It's sweet & has a great meaning. It's a classic that's due for a revival. My husband has a hard time with the Felix the Cat association as well but I think overall this name is very attractive.

原I like the name and love the meaning, but am troubled by the cat and odd couple associations.

原Felix is normally used as a man's name, but I discovered that my great-grandmother Maria was known as Felix Maria on her marriage certificate in 1880. Very strange!

原Listen to the German pronunciation of Felix here:http://www.nordicnames.de/Aussprache.html.

原This name is extremely popular in Germany.

原To the comment before me, I'm 14 and Felix still conjurns images of a cartoon cat. Maybe my train of thought is more common here in the USA,

原I absolutely love this name. A name from the past and for the future. I understand a few early popes were named this. As far as the old Felix the Cat reference, only baby boomers might have issues with this name. Great name!

原Tony Randall portrayed "Felix Unger" in "The Odd Couple", 1970's tv show. Jack Lemmon portrayed him the the 1968 movie of the same name.

原The Latin pronunciation is FAY-licks.

原Not one of my favorite names, I think of a great cat's name when I hear this name.

原Prince Felix of Luxembourg is the second oldest child of Grand Duke Herie and Grande Duchess Marie-Therese.

原Felix King is a character in L.M. Montgomery's 'The Story Girl' and its sequel, 'The Golden Road'. These stories were used for the basis of the TV show 'Road to Avonlea', which also included the character.

原I like this name as a short/pet form of other names, like Felicity or Felicia. I think it suits girls as well, and I wouldn't call my son Felix.

原Felix is the name of the Danish prince, who is son of prince Joakim and princess Alexandra.

原Felix is my father's name, and his mother is called Felicia, the feminine form (they are both Italian). Judging by the number of people who say that they would only give this name to a cat, the name is more popular in Italy than it is here in the UK.

原Forget the cat; it's Felix from Golden Sun: The Lost Age.

原Felix is a better name for a cat than a human.

原Felix is the name of a food product company in Sweden. It had never occured to me that this could be a problem, but then I got to know a boy named Felix, and he actually got teased for Felix Ketchup! Children can be so horrible, they will always find a way to tease if they want to. I think it is a lovely name regardless.

原Felix does mean happy (as well as lucky), but it doesn't come from feliz; feliz (Spanish) comes from felix (Latin).

原Felix means happy, it comes from feliz.

原This would be a really cute name for a cat, but I'm not sure I would name a kid this.

原The Felix Felicis is name of a luck potion introduced in the sixth Harry Potter book.

原Felix is a name of an old cartoon cat: Felix the Cat.

原Félix Henri Bracquemond (1833-1914) was a French printmaker, draughtsman, painter and designer.

原Félix "The Cat" Potvin is a former National Hockey League goaltender.

原Also the Portuguese form (pronounced [FEH-leeks]). [noted -ed]

原There is soccer player Félix Cervantes Betancourt.

原Pronounced Feh-leeks in Spanish and Fey-leeks in French.

原In the book Les Miserables, this is the name of Fantine's boyfriend.

原The second son of grand duke Henri and grand duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg bears this name.

原French pronunciation is 'fay-LEEX'.

原The name Felix reminds me of an athlete. As in the boxer Felix Trinidad, and some baseball players too. This name sounds masculine. I would name my kid this.