What Does the Name Dido Mean
The name Dido comes from Roman Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Dido below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Dido Name Meaning
Roman MythologyMeaning unknown, possibly "virgin" in Phoenician. Dido, also called Elissa, was the queen of Carthage in Virgil's 'Aeneid'. She burned herself to death when Aeneas left her.
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