Fides

Fides is a female first name that originates from the three Christian virtues of faith (Latin fides), hope (Latin spes), and love (Latin caritas). Translated, the name means 'the faith' or 'the believer.'

What does the name Fides mean?

Fides is a first name with a Christian background that refers to the three virtues of faith (Latin fides), hope (Latin spes), and love (Latin caritas). The meaning of the name is thus 'the faith' or 'the believer.' Within Christianity, two saints named Fides are honored, who were martyred in antiquity. The name Fides can also be found in the German-speaking world, but it is rather rare. An English equivalent is the name Faith.

Where does the name Fides come from?

The name Fides has its roots in Latin and means 'the faith' or 'the believer.' The Latin term consists of fides = faith, loyalty, trust.

How do you pronounce Fides?

The pronunciation of Fides is clear and soft: it is a two-syllable name pronounced 'Fi-des' [ˈfiːdɛs]. The long, bright 'i' at the beginning gives it lightness and a calm clarity. The voiced 'd' in the middle gently connects with the open '-es.' Fides sounds simple and elegant - the sound is reduced, yet conveys a cultivated, almost classically graceful elegance.

When is the name day of Fides?

The name day of Fides is celebrated on August 1 and October 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Fides is a rather unusual first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common female baby names. The best placement the name achieved was in 2011, when it reached 1,649th place. Over the last ten years, Fides has been chosen as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,615th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 3,465th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Fidi / Fidibus / Fiesel

Similar first names

Famous people

• Fides Krause-Brewer (journalist)
• Fides, Spes, and Caritas (3 martyrs)