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Plonker26 · 2026-02-15T14:41:36+00:00

I know they’re different names, not just different spellings 😂 which do you prefer?

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JoeSikoraTommysStory · 16/02/2026 03:48

Definitely not felix isn’t that a cat name?

Giraffehaver · 16/02/2026 03:45

Felix

Pettenell · 16/02/2026 03:45

I really like both. I prefer Felix though, one of my favourite boy names. I know a little girl called Phoenix... very cute.

MagicMarkers · 15/02/2026 20:00

The only Phoenix I know is a female they/them and it's a name she adopted. It's quite a common choice for "non-binary" (boak) names, like Max or Ajax.

StormyLandCloud · 15/02/2026 19:55

Call your baby Felix and your cat phoenix

BoleynMemories13 · 15/02/2026 19:54

RegalDiamondMonster · 15/02/2026 19:22

Felix is one of my favourite names- it is 62nd, I don't think it's impossible it gets above 50. Its popularity would not bother me though, and names are less popular in general anyway. Great name.

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No, not impossible, but it's not a trendy name so I can't imagine any major spikes. It's not one that sees big surges year upon year. If it does reach the top 50 one day, then no big deal.

Everyone has different views on what 'popular' means but, to me, that's not exactly popular.

RegalDiamondMonster · 15/02/2026 19:22

BoleynMemories13 · 15/02/2026 16:51

I prefer Felix. It's not to my usual taste, but it's far preferable to Phoenix. I've known Phoenix to be used on both boys and girls over the years (more in the 00s actually, I've not heard it for a while). Parents have all been more 'hippy' types, if that helps you to gage whether it's for you or not.

Felix is unusual enough in that I can't imagine it ever breaking the top 50. Depending on your area, he probably won't be one of many. I would stick with that.

Felix is one of my favourite names- it is 62nd, I don't think it's impossible it gets above 50. Its popularity would not bother me though, and names are less popular in general anyway. Great name.

SouthLondonMum22 · 15/02/2026 18:42

HeartyBlueRobin · 15/02/2026 15:19

Isn't Mel the Spice Girls' daughter called Phoenix?

Yes. She has 3 daughters called Phoenix, Angel & Madison.

It's not often I say this but Madison is the fortunate one.

brillbrunette · 15/02/2026 18:28

Felix, without a doubt.

Didshejustsaythatoutloud · 15/02/2026 17:13

Neither, sorry, Felix =cat, Phoenix= just no

BigFishLittleFishCardboardBoxes · 15/02/2026 16:57

Felix.

Phoenix is bloody awful.

BoleynMemories13 · 15/02/2026 16:51

I prefer Felix. It's not to my usual taste, but it's far preferable to Phoenix. I've known Phoenix to be used on both boys and girls over the years (more in the 00s actually, I've not heard it for a while). Parents have all been more 'hippy' types, if that helps you to gage whether it's for you or not.

Felix is unusual enough in that I can't imagine it ever breaking the top 50. Depending on your area, he probably won't be one of many. I would stick with that.

WhatTheHeII · 15/02/2026 16:06

Felix

Phoenix is a wanky name

Velvian · 15/02/2026 16:03

Felix 100%

muddyford · 15/02/2026 16:01

Felix. Phoenix sounds like an urban pub and it reminds me of Pat Phoenix.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 15/02/2026 15:56

Felix, without a doubt

Kickingasssince72 · 15/02/2026 15:33

I love these threads. I have a strapping 18 year old DS called Phoenix and it suits him. Thankfully others opinions matter little to me, and most of the names thrown about on these boards make me shudder. It would be boring if we were all the same.

MirandaBlu · 15/02/2026 15:29

My first association for Phoenix is the city in Arizona. Not terrible, but a little "random". I like Felix; nice meaning, too.

Gnomer · 15/02/2026 15:23

Felix.

Imagine having skinny, quiet, nerdy kid (like my ds!) and them being called Phoenix! It would sound absolutely ridiculous and no one should have to try to live up to their name.

Needmorelego · 15/02/2026 15:21

I know a boy called Phoenix.
I actually thought he was called Felix as I miss-heard his mum say his name.
I actually think Felix suited him better....😬

HeartyBlueRobin · 15/02/2026 15:19

Isn't Mel the Spice Girls' daughter called Phoenix?

Sassylovesbooks · 15/02/2026 15:17

Felix reminds me of the cat. Phoenix is a name that will stand out, but I'm not entirely sure if would be for the right reasons. If I had to pick, then Felix but in all honesty I don't like either of them.

luckylavender · 15/02/2026 15:07

Felix

FryingPam · 15/02/2026 15:05

I do think Phoenix is a cool name, but it takes a lot to pull it off. I wouldn’t risk it. Felix is nice, although it’s for many people a cat name.

bugalugs45 · 15/02/2026 15:02

Felix is a cat but not keen on phoenix either , sorry that wasn’t the question 😂