Felix

• somewhat conventional but the “x” adds some zing to it, plus the meaning is sweet.
• Sounds spunky and cool (I really like spunky names if you haven't noticed)
• My next son will be named FELIX.  We like cats, and the name is COOL.  Among white Americans, the name is less than 1/1000.  But among Hispanics, the name is trendy (like 1/10).  I don't care if people think my Irish American boy is Spanish.  I love Brazilians (have lots as neighbors). 

Felix was originally a nickname for someone in Roman times who was lucky or successful (the same root as "felicity" and "felicitations"). One of its most famous modern bearers is the cartoon character from the 30s named Felix The Cat. It is because of this that the name is associated with the word "feline" and often thought of as relating to cats. The name was common among early Christians and is the name of several early saints.
See Also: Felice, Felicity

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