Fidele
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Fidele
Fidele means "faithful" or "loyal" and derives from the Latin adjective "fidelis," which comes from the root "fides" (faith, trust).
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Etymology
Fidele means "faithful" or "loyal" and derives from the Latin adjective "fidelis," which comes from the root "fides" (faith, trust). The name is used primarily in Italian, French, and Spanish-speaking Catholic communities, with historical prominence in religious contexts, particularly among saints and clergy.
Fidele currently ranks #4,494 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1914.
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