Fidel
Meaning of Fidel
Originating from the Spanish language, the name Fidel is pronounced as "fee-DEL" (/fiːˈdel/). It is a masculine name with a variation called Fidelio. The name Fidel has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1892. In recent years, it has maintained a moderate level of popularity, ranking around 150th to 200th in terms of occurrences. The name Fidel carries associations of strength and loyalty, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a meaningful and distinctive name for their son.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as fee-DEL (/fiːˈdel/)
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Notable People Named Fidel
| Fidel Castro was a Cuban revolutionary and politician who led the country as prime minister and president, implementing socialist reforms and establishing a one-party communist state. |
| Fidel Castro Díaz-Balart - Fidel Ángel Castro Díaz-Balart, also known as Fidelito, was a Cuban nuclear physicist and government official, and the eldest son of Cuban leader Fidel Castro. |
| Fidel Nadal is an Afro-Argentinian Reggae musician and songwriter known for his contributions to Argentine Reggae and the underground punk/hardcore movement. |
| Fidel Ronquillo Nemenzo is a Filipino mathematician and professor who served as chancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman from 2020 to 2023. |
| Fidel Antonio Castaño Gil, also known as Rambo, was a Colombian drug lord and paramilitary leader who co-founded influential paramilitary groups in Colombia before his death in 1994. |
| Fidel Negrete Gamboa was a Mexican long-distance runner who won the gold medal in the men's marathon at the 1963 Pan American Games and represented Mexico at the 1964 Summer Olympics. |
