The baby name Feidhlim is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfʲeːlʲɪmʲ/ (approx. "FAY-lim").
Feidhlim is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Feidhlim is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfʲeːlʲɪmʲ/ (approx. "FAY-lim").
Feidhlim is Irish in Origin.
An Irish masculine name from Old Irish Feidlimid (also Fedelmid), modernized as Feidhlim or Féilim and pronounced FAY-lim (sometimes FELL-im). Its exact etymology is uncertain, but traditional glosses read it as “ever good,” hence senses like constant, steadfast, or enduring. The form with dh (Feidhlim) reflects historical spelling conventions; Féilim is the regular modern Irish orthography.
The name occurs across medieval Gaelic Ireland, borne by kings such as Fedlimid mac Crimthainn of Munster and Fedlimid Ó Conchobair of Connacht, and by St. Felim, patron of Kilmore. Anglicized variants include Phelim and Felim, with Feidhlimidh appearing in older Irish records. Usage waned under Anglicization yet revived in the 20th‑century Gaelic cultural movement, and it now appears in both Irish- and English-language contexts. Not to be confused with the distinct feminine Fedelm/Fidelma.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
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