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Fido

A name meaning "faithful".

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Fido is a boy/girl name meaning "faithful".

Pronunciation: English /ˈfaɪ.doʊ/.

GenderBoy/Girl
Meaningfaithful
PronunciationEnglish /ˈfaɪ.doʊ/
Language familyItalian

Meaning and history

From Latin fidus meaning "faithful". This is a stereotypical name for dogs.

Notes and context

Usage: pet

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