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I came across someone named Fidelis recently. What do you think? It's Latin, meaning "faithful." Do you see this as a male or a female name?
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I immediately think of Fidelis as a female name, because the only person with the name I am familiar with is the novelist Fidelis Morgan, who is a woman:
http://www.fidelismorgan.com/
However, there really is no good reason why Fidelis couldn't be given to boy.
http://www.fidelismorgan.com/
However, there really is no good reason why Fidelis couldn't be given to boy.
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I have never heard of the author, but thanks for the information. I feel like I should address you as Professor Evans because your answers are always so scholarly. I love learning new tid bits.
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I definitely see it as a male name. I can't see myself using it but it's a decent enough name for someone else's use. Probably not surprisingly it feels very Christmasy to me.
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Thanks.
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it depends on how it is pronounced.
if it's fee-dell-iss, then I think of it as male and don't really care for it because it reminds me to much of Fidel and therefore Fidel Castro.
but if it's fee-dell-ees (almost like fleur-de-lis) then I think it's female and quite pretty.
the meaning is lovely.
Luxiana
if it's fee-dell-iss, then I think of it as male and don't really care for it because it reminds me to much of Fidel and therefore Fidel Castro.
but if it's fee-dell-ees (almost like fleur-de-lis) then I think it's female and quite pretty.
the meaning is lovely.
Luxiana
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I never thought about pronouncing it "fee-dell-ees." That's very pretty. Have you actually heard it pronounced like that? I'd be interested to know.
I've been thinking of it more like "fi-DEL-iss" or "fi-DAY-lis."
Would you be more interested in Fidelia? (Which I assume is "fi-DEH-lia" or "fi-DAY-lia.")
I've been thinking of it more like "fi-DEL-iss" or "fi-DAY-lis."
Would you be more interested in Fidelia? (Which I assume is "fi-DEH-lia" or "fi-DAY-lia.")
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I've actually never heard the name before, nor have I seen it.
Fidelia doesn't really interest me. though I see the appeal of the name, I prefer Delia.
I do prefer fi-DEH-lia to fi-DAY-lia.
for my own use, I'd only consider Fidelis pronounced fee-dell-ees or fee-de-lees. I think that is the prettiest pronunciation. even if it's not real :]
Luxiana
Fidelia doesn't really interest me. though I see the appeal of the name, I prefer Delia.
I do prefer fi-DEH-lia to fi-DAY-lia.
for my own use, I'd only consider Fidelis pronounced fee-dell-ees or fee-de-lees. I think that is the prettiest pronunciation. even if it's not real :]
Luxiana
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Thanks. I'm glad it's getting a good reception. I was a little nervous.
By the way, I like Fidel too. It's good to see I'm not alone.
By the way, I like Fidel too. It's good to see I'm not alone.
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I'm not sure...
But on the whole, it sounds quite unisex. It could easily suit both genders, even though I much prefer Fidelma on a girl. Fidelis sounds great on a boy but it's easy to picture a young girl with the name. Hmm...
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But on the whole, it sounds quite unisex. It could easily suit both genders, even though I much prefer Fidelma on a girl. Fidelis sounds great on a boy but it's easy to picture a young girl with the name. Hmm...
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Reminds me a bit too much of the US Marines with their motto (and other people's mottos, but first I think theirs) "Semper fidelis." I'm not too big on the US armed services. :-/
I like Fidelia and Fidel, though, and the similar sounding but unrelated (to my memory) Fidelma.
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I like Fidelia and Fidel, though, and the similar sounding but unrelated (to my memory) Fidelma.
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Yes, the Marine motto comes up in my head too. I surprise myself that it doesn't interfere with my enjoyment of the name. "Always faithful" in my mind can apply to more than just the USMC, if I concentrate.
I agree on Fidelia and Fidel, and especially Fidelma. Some books say Fidelma is related and others give it a separate, Gaelic origin. Either way, I've always liked it. Glad to see there's at least one other out there. :-)
I agree on Fidelia and Fidel, and especially Fidelma. Some books say Fidelma is related and others give it a separate, Gaelic origin. Either way, I've always liked it. Glad to see there's at least one other out there. :-)
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I think Fidelma is great. I'm not sure if pretty is the first word I'd use to describe it, at least not in a particularly frilly feminine way, but it just seems really cool and strong to me. I kind of feel that way about Romaine, Greer, Alberta, and others.
If I could get my mind off of the Marine motto I'd likely be more keen on Fidelis. :-) It does have a good sound and the meaning has a lot of appeal.
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If I could get my mind off of the Marine motto I'd likely be more keen on Fidelis. :-) It does have a good sound and the meaning has a lot of appeal.
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Lol . . .
"Sung to the tune of "Oh Come All Ye Faithful." "
. . . it *is* "O Come All Ye Faithful", but in Latin instead of English. That's what Fidelis - "Faithful" - is doing in that first line :-)
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"Sung to the tune of "Oh Come All Ye Faithful." "
. . . it *is* "O Come All Ye Faithful", but in Latin instead of English. That's what Fidelis - "Faithful" - is doing in that first line :-)
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Yes, thank you. I know. I err on the side of over-explaining things in case there's someone out there not familiar with Latin.
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Hehe, me too . . .
Looks like I just over-explained your explanation!
:-D
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Looks like I just over-explained your explanation!
:-D
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I don't know how to pronounce it at all. I'd say "fid-ELL-iss" in my head, and if that's right, I like it (probably more so for a female).
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I've been saying it more along the lines of, "fi-DAY-lis" but "fi-DEL-iss" works too. :-)
I came across the name when watching screen credits on a movie. I had to replay it so see if it was for an actor or an actress. It turned out to be a woman's name, but I can see it on either.
I came across the name when watching screen credits on a movie. I had to replay it so see if it was for an actor or an actress. It turned out to be a woman's name, but I can see it on either.
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I like it a lot! I think I'm so charmed by it because of Beethoven's Fidelio (I'm a fan. :)). I see it as a male and female name and I'm not inclined to use it more for one gender or the other.
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Agreed, on Fidelio. Just saying the name out loud makes me smile. :-)
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Thank you. And yes, I know about the U.S. Marine motto. I never thought I'd like a girl's name that has an association with a military motto, but I find it so pretty. Besides, the meaning of the motto is wonderful.
I see this more as a girl's name too, but I can see it on a boy also.
I see this more as a girl's name too, but I can see it on a boy also.
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It doesn't strike me as male or female--very unisex sounding to my ears. Reminds me of Luciente, one of the primary characters in Marge Piercy's Woman on the Edge of Time.
I think I prefer Fidelia, and for a girl.
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I think I prefer Fidelia, and for a girl.
Array
I need the smell of summer--
I need its noises in my ears.
A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.
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I've never heard of Fidelia before -- I like it! Thanks.
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This seems more of a masculine name to me. I like it.
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Thanks. I actually came across the name in credits for a film. I had to replay them to see if it was for a man or a woman. It turned out to be an actress' name. That's why I asked.
It reminds me of the US Marine motto, "semper fidelis." (= always faithful) But I really can see it on either gender.
I think I agree with Array. Fidelis seems gender-neutral, and there aren't man of those that I like. I'm glad you like it too.
It reminds me of the US Marine motto, "semper fidelis." (= always faithful) But I really can see it on either gender.
I think I agree with Array. Fidelis seems gender-neutral, and there aren't man of those that I like. I'm glad you like it too.
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