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the convention of naming a dog Fido was popularized by Abraham Lincoln. Fido means faithful and it s use as a dog s name dates back to the ancient Romans.

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Fun Fact: the convention of naming a dog “Fido” was popularized by Abraham Lincoln. “Fido” means “faithful” and it’s use as a dog’s name dates back to the ancient Romans.

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