Dido
Traditionally a girl's name of Greek origin, the meaning of Dido is 'virgin'. Dido also means 'a mischievous or capricious act'. 'Obscure' is another meaning for this name as well as 'wanderer', 'frivolous' or 'showy'. In Roman mythology, Dido is the princess of Tyre who was the queen of Carthage, which is the modern day Tunisia. In Virgil's 'Aeneid', Dido falls in love with the wandering Aeneas. However, when she is abandoned by Aeneas, she commits suicide. Dido, also known as Alyssa or Elissa remains an enduring figure in popular culture, featuring in plays and artwork. With a strong legacy, she is regarded as a national symbol, even being previously featured on currency. Dido is the stage name of a popular British singer who is known for her songs 'White Flag', 'Here With Me' and 'Thank You'.
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek, meaning obscure
Numerology
D is for discreet, you can keep a secret.
I is for instill, the lesson of life.
D is for dream, your beacon ahead.
O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.
Lucky
Dido lucky number is 5.
Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.
Famous People Named Dido
- Saint Britta 4th century martyr along with Saint Maura
Dido in Pop Culture
- "Kezia " album by Protest the Hero
- Kezia Burnell character in "Prelude" by Katherine Mansfield
- Kezia 'Kizzy' Cunningham Twiss, protagonist in 'The Diddakoi' by Rumer Godden
- The Queen Dido a ship in the game 'Resident Evil: Revelations'
