Fedele is an Italian name of Latin origin, derived from 'fidelis', meaning faithful. It was popularized during the Middle Ages and has since been widely used in Italy and other regions with Italian influences. In the 20th century, Fedele experienced a surge in popularity, particularly in Italy, where it peaked in usage around the 1970s.
"Fedele experienced a stable birth rate with five births per year from 1913 to 1916, followed by a slight increase to six births in 1935. Overall, there were twenty-one Fedele babies born during this period."