Fidos

/ˈfiːdoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fido, an informal or affectionate term for dogs, or a reference to the common dog name Fido.

Etymology

Fido comes from Latin 'fidus' meaning 'faithful,' a reference to the loyalty dogs show their owners. The name was popularized in English-speaking cultures as a generic term for dogs, especially in the phrase 'Fido' as a stereotypical dog name.

Kelly Says

The name Fido perfectly captures how ancient Romans saw dogs—creatures defined by their faithfulness. They literally named dogs after the Latin word for loyalty, and that single name stuck around for thousands of years as THE generic dog name in English.

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