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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: feh-DEH-leh (Italian: /feˈdɛ.le/)

What is the meaning of the name Fedele ?

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.

Fedele has the following similar or variant Names

Fedele – Popularity by country

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:

CM
Germany
DZ
EG
IT

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People also ask about Fedele

Fedele is predominantly a boy's name.
Fedele is a 3 syllable name, pronounced feh-DEH-leh (Italian: /feˈdɛ.le/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Fede (nickname), Fidel, Fidelis, Fidèle, Fidelio and Fidelina.
Fedele is a name of Italian origin, traditionally used in Italy. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Italy and its diaspora communities.