Message: "WDYTO Felix?" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] WDYTO Felix?

by Stephanie Anne (wefrox)

7/24/2006, 9:11 PM

It's been on my mind a lot lately. I just wish it weren't such a cat's name! I mean, Felix the cat. Well, that's what everyone thinks of when they hear the name! It's kind of annoying, because it's such a cool name, IMO.

Putting aside the cat thing for a moment, what do you think of the name? Any MN suggestions? It might just be best as a MN, and in that case, FN suggestions?

TIA.

"There is an art to flying, or rather, a knack," said Ford. "The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."

#Felix

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- Kate (Pheadirean)

7/25/2006, 5:28 PM

*Love* Felix. It really is one of the coolest names around, IMO.

-Kate

- Isla

7/25/2006, 9:53 AM

I love it. Don't know if I'd have the guts to use it, but I think it's precious. :)

~Heather~
"Why is it that, as a culture, we are more comfortable seeing two men holding guns than holding hands?" - Ernest Gaines
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will know peace" - Jimi Hendrix

- Pink Princess +1

7/25/2006, 3:31 AM

I like the name too and agree that the Felix the cat thing is annoying! Here are some combo suggestions:

Felix Joshua
Felix Gideon
Felix Benjamin
Felix Andrew
Felix Ryan

Noah Felix
Matthew Felix
Daniel Felix
Jasper Felix
Elijah Felix

- Stephanie Anne (wefrox)

7/25/2006, 2:38 PM

I looooove all your combo suggestions. My absolute favorites are Felix Gideon, Felix Benjamin, Daniel Felix, Jasper Felix and Elijah Felix. Thank you!

"There is an art to flying, or rather, a knack," said Ford. "The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."

- Laurea

7/24/2006, 9:45 PM

i have a friend named felix, no middle name, and he's the third. until i met him (and he's great) i wouldn't have thought of it as a good name....i also think of felix unger from the odd couple in the 1970s. that was a good show.

Felix Adam
Marcus Felix
Victor Felix
(I'm bad at suggesting names)

- faerielights (guest)

7/24/2006, 9:41 PM

I used to really like the name, but now I have very, very bad thoughts when I hear the name because of a Felix that I know.

I agree, it has a very strong cat image as well, lol.

- Elemmennope

7/24/2006, 9:26 PM

I adore it. It was my favorite name for many years and still is a name I would very much consider using. I can't picture a child named Felix that isn't adorable, or a man named Felix that isn't hot.

I have nothing against cats, love them actually, so that association is only a plus for me.

- *Brogan* (Guest) +1

7/24/2006, 9:17 PM

I can't really get past the cat thing, sorry.
However:

Felix Brody / Felix Brodie
Felix Eamon
Felix Daley
Felix Robin
Felix Brenden
Felix Everett
Felix Mitchell
Felix Elliot

Any of those strike your fancy?
*Brogan*

- Stephanie Anne (wefrox)

7/25/2006, 2:37 PM

I love Felix Robin and Felix Everett. Thanks!

"There is an art to flying, or rather, a knack," said Ford. "The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."

- Adelle (Adelle Sofia) +1

7/24/2006, 9:13 PM

I love Felix. It's on my list as a name I'd seriously consider using and not just one I like. I don't think of the cat at all. I love the sound, look, and meaning.

How about:
Felix Henry
Felix Gideon
Felix James
Felix Sebastian
Felix Geoffrey
Felix George

Of course, any of these can be switched around. Like any?

What are the convulsions of a city in comparison with the insurrections of the soul?
Man is a depth still greater than the people.

- Stephanie Anne (wefrox)

7/25/2006, 2:37 PM

I really like all those combos -- most of those names are on my name list (actually, are all of them? I don't remember, but I know most of them are!) and I especially like Felix Henry, Felix Gideon, Felix James and Felix Sebastian. Thank you!

"There is an art to flying, or rather, a knack," said Ford. "The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."

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