Gender Masculine
Usage Spanish
Pronounced Pron. /fi.ˈðel/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Late Latin name Fidelis meaning "faithful", a derivative of fides "faith". A famous bearer was the revolutionary leader and Cuban president Fidel Castro (1926-2016).

Related Names

Rootfides
Feminine FormsFidela(Spanish) Fidelia(Spanish (Latin American))
Other Languages & CulturesFedele(Italian) Fidelis(Late Roman)
User SubmissionsFidél, Fidèl

Popularity

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Name Days

Croatia: April 24
Spain: April 24

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Entry updated April 5, 2022