YoungWillz 21,050 Posted May 19 15 hours ago, En Passant said: Tell that to my mates kid Fido. Fido is simply a contraction of Fidelio imo. So it's historical that human names (but generally contractions) have been given to dogs for centuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted May 19 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: Fido is simply a contraction of Fidelio imo. So it's historical that human names (but generally contractions) have been given to dogs for centuries. No, fido means "I trust" or "I am faithful". It is the first person singular of the Latin verb fidere - to trust. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted May 19 We had a cat called Fido. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,398 Posted May 19 36 minutes ago, Lard Bazaar said: We had a cat called Fido. Blimey. Do you also have a dog called Tiddles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted May 19 1 hour ago, TQR said: Blimey. Do you also have a dog called Tiddles? No, I’m scared of dogs. My brother and I both got bit by the same Alsatian when we were young, my brother has teeth marks in his ass cheek to this day. From the Alsatian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
