Fedele

Fedele is the Italian variant of the Latin name Fidelis and stands for "the faithful", derived from the Latin term fidelis, which means "faithful, reliable". Another Italian variant is Fidelio.

What does the name Fedele mean?

The name Fedele, as the Italian form of Fidelis, means "the faithful" and comes from the Latin word fidelis, which means "faithful, reliable". Another variant is Fidelio.

Where does the name Fedele come from?

Fedele is a male first name with Latin roots that carries the meaning "the faithful". The Latin term fidelis is composed of the words for "faithful" and "reliable". The name is common in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Fedele?

The pronunciation of Fedele is three syllables and gently flowing. In German, the name is often pronounced as "Fe-de-le" [ˈfeːdele], with open vowels creating soft transitions. The repeated "e" gives the name a brightness, while the balanced structure ensures a calm sound. This makes Fedele harmonious and light – soft, balanced, and Italian in character.

When is the name day of Fedele?

The name day for Fedele is celebrated on April 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Fedele is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 3,619th place. In the last ten years, Fedele has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,508th.

Famous people

• Fedele Casella (sculptor from Italy)
• Fedele Fenaroli (Italian composer)
• Fedele Fischetti (Italian painter)
• Fedele Gentile (actor from Italy)