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Dido

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: May 23
Origin: Latin. Meaning: the desired one, the one who was awaited.
From Latin 'desiderium' (desire) or 'desideratus' (the desired, the awaited).

Name day for Dido

May 23

Why this day? Dido is a short form of Didier, and shares its name day.

Dido is celebrated in France on May 23.

The story of the name Dido

Dido is a short form of Didier. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — the desired one, the one who was awaited, and shares its name day, May 23.

On birth records, Dido is rarely written as such: the Didos are Didiers (237,310 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Didier page.

Frequently asked questions about Dido

What does Dido mean?

Dido is a short form of Didier, which means the desired one, the one who was awaited.

When is Dido's name day?

May 23, together with Didier: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dido a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Didier.

Dido's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Dido

Love potential for Dido

Bottom 10

  1. Siloé42%
  2. Arwen42%
  3. Sélène42%
  4. Merlin47%
  5. Lilas47%
  6. Isis47%
  7. Bleuenn48%
  8. Danae48%
  9. Hilal48%
  10. Ombeline49%

Professional potential for Dido

Bottom 10

  1. Kyliann45%
  2. Kayna45%
  3. Meissa46%
  4. Kendra46%
  5. Isis48%
  6. Virgil48%
  7. Jehanne49%
  8. Vadim49%
  9. Emir49%
  10. Zyad49%

Crush potential for Dido

Bottom 10

  1. Kaan42%
  2. Arwen44%
  3. Lancelot46%
  4. Isis49%
  5. Ruth49%
  6. Paco50%
  7. Cheyenne51%
  8. Samson51%
  9. Malou51%
  10. Leelou52%
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