The name Felix originates from a Roman cognomen meaning 'lucky, successful' in Latin. It was used as an agnomen, or nickname, by the 1st-century BC Roman general Sulla. The name also appears in the New Testament, belonging to the governor of Judea who imprisoned Saint Paul. Due to its favorable meaning, Felix became popular among early Christians and was borne by many early saints and four popes. It has been used in England since the Middle Ages, though it has been more popular in continental Eu...