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Latin, botanical name
An unusual name related to the willow family.
Greek
"very sweet"
Made cool by that final X (as seen in Felix, Lennox, and Rex), Pollux is the Romanized form of Polydeukes, the half-twin of Castor, and the son of Zeus and Leda. Associated with the Gemini…
Invented name
Futuristic variation of Cyrus. Cyrax is a character in the Mortal Kombat video game series.
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 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 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 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…
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 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…
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…
Fenel is an uncommon masculine name that may have multiple origins. It could be related to the herb fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), which has historical significance in many cultures. Alternatively, it…
Vegetable and herb name
In the garden of herb names, Rosemary and Basil are perennials and Sage is a new upshoot, but Fennel is a real rarity. The aniseed-tasting plant, used to add flavor to dishes around the world, gets…
Basque
"God is gracious"
Basque form of John
"holly; holm oak"
The Latin name for the holly (or the holm oak) tree would make an interesting nature-inspired alternative to Alex and Felix.
The Mordax is a species of scorpion found in North America. An offbeat nature name with the punchy "X" factor, Mordax could be a choice for parents looking for something beyond Max, Phoenix, Knox and…
"root"
In 2020, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden named their daughter Raddix Chloe Wildflower. They invented the name themselves, but radix is a Latin word meaning "root," giving it a nature and linguistics…
German
"blessed, happy in life"
Selig comes from the Yiddish vocabulary word meaning 'happy, fortunate, blessed.' Most of us are more familiar with its Woody Allen variation, Zelig.
Irish
"man of valor"
Despite its virtuous meaning, Fergall - along with the more standard spellings Fergal, Ferghal and Fearghal - has never made it across the ocean. In the States, Fergall is a rare yet pronounceable…
