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Name Origin

Felix is a masculine given name of Latin origin meaning 'happy', 'lucky', or 'successful'. It was a common Roman name and has been used consistently throughout history.

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Famous People

Felix Baumgartner (1969-)

Skydiver, BASE jumper, and daredevil

  • First person to break the sound barrier in freefall from a helium balloon

Felix Frankfurter (1882-1965)

Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

  • Known for his influential opinions on civil liberties and constitutional law

Felix Kjellberg (1989-)

YouTuber, Gamer

  • One of the most subscribed YouTube channels worldwide
  • Known for his Let's Play videos and comedic commentary