Fidelis
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Fidelis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 20 babies have been named Fidelis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fidelis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,900 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,900
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Fidelis is also used as a girl name, ranked #48861.
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About the Name Fidelis
Fidelis is a boy name .
Is Fidelis a boy or girl name? Fidelis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,900 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #48,861. Fidelis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Fidelis is currently ranked #26,900 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Fidelis include Fid, Fide, Fidey, Fideie, Lis, Lisy, Lisie, Fiy, Fiie, and Fidkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Fidelis include Fidel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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