The baby name Fedele is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced feh-DEH-leh (Italian: /feˈdɛ.le/).
Fedele is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Fedele is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced feh-DEH-leh (Italian: /feˈdɛ.le/).
Fedele is Italian in Origin.
Fedele is an Italian masculine given name from Latin Fidelis, meaning faithful or loyal, ultimately rooted in fides, faith. As a Christian virtue name, it conveyed steadfastness and trustworthiness. Cognates and variants include Latin/English Fidelis, Spanish and Portuguese Fidel, French Fidèle, and Italian Fidelio; feminine counterparts appear as Fidelia or Fidela. Italian nicknames may include Fede and Lele. The surname Fedele also arose from the same root.
In use across Italy since the Middle Ages, Fedele gained prominence in northern regions through devotion to San Fedele (Fidelis of Como), echoed by numerous churches and place names. It remained steady through the 19th and early 20th centuries, then declined, lending the name a vintage, traditional character today. Catholic calendars celebrate several saints named Fidelis, supporting its religious resonance. Parents drawn to concise, understated choices may value Fedele for its clear message of loyalty, reliability, and enduring faith.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #430 | 2,409 | 10,046 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| IT | 0 | #631 | 84 | 4,183 | |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #942 | 11 | 5,697 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,394 | 53 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Fedele is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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