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The baby name Feline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced FEH-LEE-nuh,FEE-LEEN,/ˈfeː.li.nə/ (Dutch),/ˈfiːliːn/ (EN).

Feline is Dutch, French, Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Dutch, French, Latin
Pronunciation: FEH-LEE-nuh,FEE-LEEN,/ˈfeː.li.nə/ (Dutch),/ˈfiːliːn/ (EN)

What is the meaning of the name Feline ?

The baby name Feline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced FEH-LEE-nuh,FEE-LEEN,/ˈfeː.li.nə/ (Dutch),/ˈfiːliːn/ (EN).

Feline is Dutch, French, Latin in Origin.

Feline is a modern feminine given name drawing on the English and French word for “catlike,” ultimately from Latin felinus, derived from felis, “cat.” The core meaning evokes grace, agility, and quiet strength. In onomastic history it also overlaps with the Felix name family through the medieval Latin Felinus, which lends a secondary sense of “fortunate” or “happy,” though the cat-derived reading is the one most people recognize today.

As a given name it is rare in English-speaking countries but has seen modest contemporary use in parts of Europe, especially the Netherlands and Belgium, with occasional appearances in France and Scandinavia. Variants and related forms include Féline (French), Felina (Spanish/Italian), and the masculine Felino; nicknames such as Feli or Lina are common. The name’s stylish, nature-inflected aura and clear, international spelling have supported its quiet rise in recent years.

Feline has the following similar or variant Names

Feline – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Girls 2025 #1 411
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
Belgium Girls 2012 #180 30 406
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
DK Girls 0 #324 6 7,429
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
NL 0 #381 11 2,481
France Girls 2008 #404 3 3,186
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
SG Girls 0 #573 14 18,916
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
NL Girls 0 #753 204 5,933
Germany Girls 0 #809 30 4,949
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
MY Girls 0 #985 10 24,821
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,229 6 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619

Feline is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:

Germany
France
Sweden
Flanders, Belgium
AE

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People also ask about Feline

Feline is predominantly a girl's name.
Feline is a 3 syllable name, pronounced FEH-LEE-nuh,FEE-LEEN,/ˈfeː.li.nə/ (Dutch),/ˈfiːliːn/ (EN).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Felina, Féline, Felíne and Philine.
Yes, very popular — Feline ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Feline ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Feline's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Germany.