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By TIMES WIRES
Published December 20, 2006

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How did the name "Fido" become synonymous with dog?

Fido comes from the Latin word "fidus," meaning faithful. Need we say more?

Compiled from Times staff and wires. To submit a question, e-mail answers@tampabay.com or call 727 893-8179, toll-free 1-800-333-7505, ex. 8179.

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