Behind the Name: Comments for the name Fidel

Comments for FIDEL:

Fidel derives from the Latin word for faithful 'Fidelis'. Though it's a name made infamous by the Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.

-- Boaz 1/25/2006

I love this name, even with the whole Fidel Castro thing. I have a friend who wants to name his son Sidel in honor of his friend Fidel.

-- michi_vane 5/8/2007

All I can think of when I hear this name is "infidel".

-- emmiix3 3/11/2009

Yes, but obviously Fidel is the exact opposite of "Infidel".

-- JJSkeete 10/2/2010

In many countries this name is chiefly associated with Fidel Castro.

-- Anonymous User 12/15/2012

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