Asterix

Asterix, known in French as Astérix, has its origin in the ancient Greek term asterískos (ἀστερῐ́σκος), meaning "little star." The name is primarily associated with the iconic character from the famous comic series "Asterix," created by the two Frenchmen René Goscinny († 1977) and Albert Uderzo († 2020).

What does the name Asterix mean?

The first name Asterix, also known as Astérix, comes from the ancient Greek word asterískos (ἀστερῐ́σκος) and means "little star." Today, it is primarily associated with the main character of the well-known comic series "Asterix," created by the talented Frenchmen René Goscinny († 1977) and Albert Uderzo († 2020).

Where does the name Asterix come from?

Asterix is a masculine name of Greek origin, meaning "little star." The etymology traces back to the ancient Greek asterískos (ἀστερῐ́σκος). The name is mainly used in French.

How do you pronounce Asterix?

The pronunciation of the name Asterix is three syllables and dynamic. In German, it is usually pronounced as "As-te-rix" [asˈteː.ʁɪks]. The clear middle structure of the name ends with the distinctive "-rix," giving it an energetic and concise note. Overall, Asterix conveys a lively, striking impression and radiates an active, strong character presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Asterix is a rather rare name. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most popular male names. In the last ten years, Asterix has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,037th. Additionally, Asterix is not commonly used internationally; its rankings in name charts vary by country.

Nicknames & pet names

Asti

Famous people

• Asterix (French comic character)
• Asterix David Westphal (lawyer)