Felina

Popular culture, Latin

"catlike"

Felina Origin and Meaning

The name Felina is a girl's name.

Felina is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins, derived from 'felinus' meaning 'cat-like.' This evocative name suggests grace, independence, and mystery—qualities often associated with felines. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, Felina gained some recognition through the Marty Robbins country song 'El Paso,' which features a character with this name. The name carries an exotic, romantic quality with its flowing sound and distinctive ending. Felina appeals to parents drawn to nature-inspired names with a touch of uniqueness and Latin flair. Its relative rarity makes it stand out while still being intuitive to pronounce and spell for most English speakers.

Popularity of the name Felina

• 277 Germany 2016

Famous People Named Felina

• La Felina former ring name of Gail Kim, Canadian pro wrestler

The name Felina in Pop Culture

• Professor Felina Ivy character in the Pokemon anime and film
• Felina Feral cat character in animated series "SWAT Cats"
• Felina Furr aka Alley Kat,Abra, cat character in DC Comics' "Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!"
• Felina cat in L. Frank Baum's Storybook Mountain in The Magical Mimics in Oz
• "Felina " title of the finale of TV's "Breaking Bad"
• "Felina " Venezuelan telenovela
• Faleena subject of Marty Robbins' song "El Paso" ("Blacker than night were the eyes of Faleena/Wicked and evil while casting a spell/My love was deep for this Mexican maiden/I was in love but in vain, I could tell.")