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Oct 24, 2017 · When the word Fido is used today it’s usually as a slang reference to any dog. So how did Fido gain such a firm toehold in American English that it went from a proper name to generic noun? The...

Fido (1941 – June 9, 1958) was an Italian dog that came to public attention in 1943 because of his demonstration of unwavering loyalty to his dead master.

Fido (Italian dog), a famous dog and symbol of loyalty; Fido (Abraham Lincoln's dog), favorite dog of Abraham Lincoln

Oct 1, 2024 · In World War II-era Italy, a man named Carlo Soriano adopted a stray dog and named him Fido. The two developed a dog-human bond as strong as any, to the point where Fido would walk from his...

Jan 16, 2025 · If you've heard many dogs being called Fido, there's a historical reason behind this. Dive into this guide to learn about the meaning of the name Fido and its origin.

Fido (c. 1851 – 1865) was a yellow mixed-breed dog owned by Abraham Lincoln and kept by the family for a number of years prior to Lincoln's presidency, [2] and became a presidential pet during Lincoln's presidency, although he remained in Springfield, Illinois.

Oct 12, 2011 · A series of photographs of Abraham Lincoln's pet dog ultimately resulted in "Fido" becoming the generic name used to represent all dogs.

One particularly therapeutic dog was Fido, a mixed-breed dog of yellow hue whose name is Latin for "faithful." Fido became Lincoln's near-constant companion about five years before the then-lawyer became president.

Mar 3, 2025 · If you’ve ever heard someone give a name to a dog they don’t know, chances are they used the name Fido. But why can people so commonly refer to just about any dog as Fido now, and where did all this come from?