Felix
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Felix, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A male given name from Latin.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Latin Fēlīx (literally “happy, lucky”).
Full origin of Felix →Frequently asked questions
What does “Felix” mean?
The word “Felix” means a male given name from Latin.
How do you pronounce “Felix”?
“Felix” is pronounced FEE-lihks (/ˈfiːlɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Felix” in a sentence?
Here is “Felix” used in a sentence: “And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.”
What part of speech is “Felix”?
Depending on how it is used, “Felix” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Felix” come from?
The word “Felix” comes from Latin. From Latin Fēlīx (literally “happy, lucky”).
Is “Felix” a common word?
“Felix” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Felix” have?
“Felix” has 9 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name from Latin.
Why is "Felix" always capitalized?
"Felix" is a proper noun, functioning as a given name, a place name, or part of a title, so like other proper nouns it is capitalized in every use.
Why is "Felix" a common name given to cats?
"Felix" is often used as a generic or traditional name for cats, a usage separate from its role as a human given name of Latin origin.
Is "Felix" used as a place name as well as a personal name?
Yes. Besides being a male given name, "Felix" names several real places, including a municipality in Almería province, Spain, and townships in Illinois and Iowa in the United States.
What does "FELIX" stand for as an acronym?
In some scientific and technical contexts, "FELIX" is used as an initialism, for example standing for "Free Electron Laser for Infrared eXperiments."