What Does the Name Felix Mean
The name Felix comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Felix below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Felix Name Meaning
German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, Romanian, Ancient Roman, Biblical, Biblical LatinFrom a Roman cognomen meaning "lucky, successful" in Latin. It was acquired as an agnomen, or nickname, by the...
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