Meaning and background
The story behind Fofinha
Fofinha has an explicit Portuguese word connection in Priberam. The dictionary identifies it as a feminine singular form derived from fofo, whose senses include yielding softness and, informally, being attractive, gentle or affection-inspiring. That offers both a texture and an affectionate vocabulary association for a pet's name. The source establishes this exact grammatical form, without presenting Fofinha as an inherited personal name or promising a particular temperament.
- Association
- Portuguese word association: a feminine derived form of fofo, which can describe softness or, informally, something cute, gentle or endearing. Source
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About Fofinha
Recorded as a dog’s name
Fofinha appears in 4 dog licence records in the 2022 New York City dataset.
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Sources and research notes (1)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
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