Find out how popular the first name Fidelis has been for the last 11 years (from 2001 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Fidelis by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Fidelis is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Fidelis.

The history of the first name Fidelis

The name Fidelis finds its roots in Latin, derived from the word "fidelis," meaning "faithful" or "loyal." This name gained prominence during the late Roman period and the early Christian era.

In the 3rd century, there lived a Christian martyr named Fidelis of Sigmaringen, who was killed for his faith in 304 AD in present-day Germany. His unwavering devotion to Christianity earned him the name Fidelis, which means "faithful one." His feast day is celebrated on April 24th in the Catholic Church.

Another notable bearer of this name was Fidelis of Comerio, an Italian Capuchin friar who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was canonized as a saint in 1671 for his missionary work and his commitment to spreading the Catholic faith. His feast day is celebrated on April 24th, coinciding with that of Fidelis of Sigmaringen.

In the realm of literature, Fidelis appears as a character in the 17th-century play "The Faithful Shepherdess" by John Fletcher, further cementing the name's association with faithfulness and loyalty.

Moving into the modern era, Fidelis Andrelini (1460-1518) was an Italian poet and scholar who gained recognition for his Latin poetry and his contributions to the revival of classical learning during the Renaissance.

Fidelis Clorivière (1735-1820) was a French priest and the founder of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, a religious order dedicated to the veneration of the Eucharist.

While the name Fidelis has its historical roots in Christianity, it has transcended religious boundaries and has been embraced by various cultures, albeit with varying levels of popularity. Its enduring meaning of loyalty and faithfulness has ensured its place in the annals of given names throughout history.

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