Fidel
faithful, loyal (Latin)
Fidel is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 418, with 16,738 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
faithful, loyal (Latin)
Fidel comes from the Late Latin name Fidelis, derived from the adjective 'fidelis' meaning faithful or loyal. Widely disseminated in the Hispanic world through various Catholic saints, it was introduced to the Philippines during Spanish colonization and remains an established classic male name.
Derived from the Latin name Fidelis, meaning 'faithful' or 'loyal'. It entered the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era as a Catholic Christian name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly used as a standalone traditional name or combined in compound names. Nicknames include Del, Pidel, or Fids.
Related forms
- Fidel Spanish
- Fidelis Latin
- Fidel Portuguese
- Fedele Italian
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Fidel with common surname pairs
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How do I use Fidel with two Filipino surnames?
Fidel is the given name. The full name is Fidel + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Fidel a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Fidel is number 418, with 16,738 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.