Fidel

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

People think this name is

classic   mature   urban   strong   strange   simple   serious  

Name Days

Croatia: April 24
Spain: April 24

Categories

chess Grandmasters, cricketers, currently out of the US top 1000, ends in -el, faith, Filipino presidents, isograms, loyalty, murderers, saints, Star Ocean characters, The Golden Girls characters, tyrants, virtues, world leaders
Entry updated April 5, 2022