Alternatives to Felix

Hendrix

Dutch and German, from first name Hendrik

"estate ruler"

Hendrix is one of those hip rock and roll names, like Lennon, Jagger and Presley, that have been used by fellow celebs and others, to honor the seminal guitarist/singer/songwriter Jimi. And this one…

Onyx

Word name

"gem stone; claw, nail"

Unlike Pearl and Ruby and more like Jasper, this gem name works well as a boys name. With its strong final X, it feels similar to Alex, Phoenix, Jax, and Rex, while the shiny black quality of the…

Hugo

Latinized form of Hugh

"mind, intellect"

Hugo, the Latin form of Hugh, has more heft and energy than the original -- and of course we love names that end (or begin, for that matter) with an o. This one is especially appealing because it's…

Phillip

Greek

"lover of horses"

Spelling variation of Philip. Exactly as many baby boys were named with the single 'l' spelling in 2017.

Forest

French occupational name

"woodsman or woods"

The Forest variation of Forrest, used by actor Whitaker, nudges the meaning more toward the woods and away from the woodsman.

Essex

English place-name and surname

A rarely-used place name (probably because of the last three letters), Essex was the ancient kingdom of the East Saxons and is now a county in England. The singer David Essex used it as his stage…

Flynn

Irish

"descendant of the red-haired one"

Flynn, a charming Irish surname, is still used only quietly, despite its easygoing, casual cowboy charm, unlike Finn which is a star of this genre. Flynn was the choice of Orlando Bloom and Miranda…

Felton

English

"field settlement"

An English place name and surname that was in the Top 1000 for most of the early 20th century. Like Halston and Afton, it has a modern-sounding, understated style. In British history, John Felton was…

Rufus

Latin

"red-head"

Rufus is a rumpled, redheaded (it was the nickname for red-haired King William) ancient Roman name popular with saints and singers (e.g. Rufus Wainwright); now, Rufus is on the cutting edge of cool.…

Calix

Male variation of Calixta or Latin

"chalice"

Calix is once-obscure name that is starting to see some use in the US, where 62 baby boys were named Calix in 2024. An indirect influence is the actress Calista Flockhart, who introduced Americans to…

Cyrax

Invented name

Futuristic variation of Cyrus. Cyrax is a character in the Mortal Kombat video game series.

Eryx

Greek mythology name

"to keep in, to curb"

Eryx has a sci-fi sound and deep roots. In Greek mythology, Eryx was the son of Poseidon and Aphrodite and a king in Sicily. He was a great boxer, but was eventually beaten by Heracles. He probably…

Felex

Felex is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Felix, which originates from Latin meaning 'happy,' 'fortunate,' or 'lucky.' This alternative spelling with an 'e' instead of an 'i'…

Felic

Felic is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a shortened form of Felix, which comes from Latin meaning "happy," "fortunate," or "lucky." This compact variation maintains the core meaning…

Felice

Felice is traditionally a masculine name in Italian culture, though it may appear feminine to English speakers unfamiliar with Italian naming traditions. Derived from the Latin 'felix,' Felice…

Felike

Felike is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of Felix, which comes from Latin meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate.' This distinctive spelling might have evolved from…

Felinus

Latin

"cat-like"

This Late Roman name is little-used in modern times, though the feminine forms Feline and Felina are popular in Europe. While some relate it to the happy-go-lucky Felix, it actually has a cat-like…

Felio

Felio is a rare masculine name with Latin and Italian roots. It likely derives from the Latin 'felix' meaning 'happy,' 'fortunate,' or 'successful.' The name may also relate to the Italian name…