CLASSIC: How did Fido become the default name for dogs?
CLASSIC: How did Fido become the default name for dogs?  
Podcast: Ridiculous History
Published On: Sat Dec 28 2024
Description: If you're like most English speakers, the first thing you think of when you hear the name "Fido" is, of course, a dog. But why? Join Ben and Noel as they delve into the story of Abraham Lincoln's favorite pooch, and how this little yellow pup became one of the first dog memes. (Also, please send us photos of your pooches. We're super into it.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.