“Fido” is a traditional name for dogs, particularly in Western culture. This name is derived from the Latin word “fidelis,” which means “faithful” or “loyal.” The Latin term “fidelis” is the root for the English word “fidelity,” which also means faithfulness or loyalty.
In naming a dog Fido, the owner is essentially highlighting a key characteristic often associated with dogs: their loyalty and faithfulness to their human companions. The name has become somewhat of a cultural archetype, representing the ideal of canine loyalty and devotion.
This connection between the name Fido and the concept of loyalty is so strong that it often transcends language barriers, being recognized in many places around the world as symbolizing a faithful, devoted companion.
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In the Welsh folklore, Gwyn ap Nudd was depicted as a wild huntsman riding a demon horse who hunts souls at night along with a pack of white-bodied and red-eared ‘dogs of hell’. In Arthurian legends, he is the king of the Underworld who makes sure that the imprisoned devils do not destroy human souls.
A comparable Welsh folk myth is known as Cŵn Annwn (Welsh: ‘hounds of Annwn’).
