Felix

Fe-lix · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "happy," "lucky," or "fortunate."

  2. 2.

    A name borne by several popes and saints in Christian history.

  3. 3.

    A popular name for cats, especially black cats, derived from the cartoon character Felix the Cat created in 1919.

Related words

See also: Felicia, felicity

Etymology

From Latin felix (genitive felicis), meaning "happy, lucky, fortunate, fruitful." The name was common in ancient Rome and was adopted by early Christians, becoming associated with several saints and popes. The word is also the root of English words like "felicity" and "felicitous."