Asterix got his name from the from the word "asterisk" , and the suffix "-ix" used for Gaulish names in the comic. The asterisk is a typographical symbol (*) indicating a footnote. The suffix "-ix" is a nod to the suffix "-rix" (meaning 'king') in real life Gaulish names (of cheiftains) such as Vercingetorix. read more
Asterix got his name from the from the word "asterisk" , and the suffix "-ix" used for Gaulish names in the comic. The asterisk is a typographical symbol (*) indicating a footnote. The suffix "-ix" is a nod to the suffix "-rix" (meaning 'king') in real life Gaulish names (of cheiftains) such as Vercingetorix. read more