Origin: Latin
Meaning: “faithful”
Variations, Nicknames and Sound Alikes:
Fadelio, Fedele, Fidele, Fedelio, Fidal, Fidalio,
Fidelio, Fidelis, Fidelito, Fidelix, Fidello, Fidelo
Fidel TV and Movie Quotes:
“This guy, man, was one of the top dogs for Fidel
in the early days.” Scarface (1983)
“That’s not going to happen, Fidel.” Stranded (2002)
“Keep an eye on Fidel.” Death in Paradise (2011)
Famous people named Fidel or its variations
1. Fidel Valdez Ramos (b. 1928), 12th President of the
Philippines; Nicknames: “Eddie” and “FVR”
2. Fidel Castro (1926-2016), President of Cuba
born Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz
3. Fidel LaBarba (1905-81), U.S. boxer, sportswriter
Fidel Middle Names
Fidel Cesar
Fidel Francisco
Fidel Luis
Fidel Martin
Fidel Ricardo