First name Felix - Meaning, Origin and Rating

Meaning

Felix is a masculine given name of Latin origin, carrying connotations of good fortune, happiness, and success. In biblical history, Felix was the Roman governor of Judea. The name appears widely in popular culture, notably through Felix the Cat, the animated character, and Felix Unger, the central character of Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple" on stage, screen, and television. Another fictional bearer of the name is Felix Dawkins from the television series "Orphan Black". Historically, the name has been borne by numerous Christian saints, such as Felix of Cornwall and Felix of Nola, and it was also the name of five popes.