Fidela

Meaning & origin

Fidela is a rare and distinctly feminine name with Spanish and Portuguese roots, derived from the Latin 'fidelis' for faithfulness. In the United States, its earliest recorded use was in 1906, and it saw modest activity in the 1920s, peaking in 1922. However, Fidela has never entered the top 1000 names, and its trajectory has remained stable, with extremely low usage over the past century. The name is almost exclusively given to girls, and it carries a strong religious connotation, often chosen by families valuing traditional virtue names. While Fidela has not had significant geographic concentration (with no top states recorded), it remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with deep meaning and cultural heritage.

Fidela is the feminine form of Fidel, derived from Latin 'fidelis' meaning 'faithful.' The name has been used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures, often in religious contexts referencing faith. Its use has been rare in the United States, with sporadic appearances since the early 1900s.