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Felix or Phoenix?

88 replies

Plonker26 · 15/02/2026 14:41

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

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SleafordSods · 15/02/2026 15:02

I haven’t met a Phoenix yet where the parents have managed to spell the name correctly, they all can’t be going for a unique spelling?

CombatBarbie · 15/02/2026 15:02

Personally I like phoenix as I like more unusual names but I am not the MN norm.

PinkSheepCries · 15/02/2026 15:01

Is Felix not a cat's name?

RS1987 · 15/02/2026 15:00

I love Felix

HermioneGrangersHair · 15/02/2026 14:59

Phoenix is awful. Felix is lovely.

AmberSpy · 15/02/2026 14:57

Another vote for Felix - give the poor chap a normal name

GoldenRosebee · 15/02/2026 14:54

Felix

I found it easier to say than Phoenix, but I love myth unusual names.

JustAMiddleAgedDirtBagBaby · 15/02/2026 14:53

Phoenix Buchanan in Paddington 2 is the only time I've ever encountered it as a given name. And that's fiction.

I like Felix though.

(Or was the Hugh Grant character called Felix and I misheard throughout? Entirely possible)

Kalanthe · 15/02/2026 14:53

Phoenix is Paris Hilton’s son’s name so of course the only answer is go with Felix 😂

MrsTerryPratchett · 15/02/2026 14:50

Phoenix for a boy? Oh my giddy aunt.

Cat3rpillar7 · 15/02/2026 14:46

This is Mumsnet. Everyone is going to say Felix!

(And they're right)

Thedogswhiskers · 15/02/2026 14:45

Felix

BillyBand · 15/02/2026 14:41

Felix