I like to play the Violin. I started because I heard it's called a fiddle. 
I thought a violin and a fiddle were two different things
Same! When I found out the term fiddle came from early American settlers I knew I wanted to play one. 
Oh I see, is there any differences in the term, like would a fiddle be only used in folk music and a violin in classical?
It would make sense that musicians that play those genres would prefer one term over the other. Especially when you consider classical music involves Violas as well. 
Oh yes, I see now. So, when was the fiddle invented? Do you know?
Classical music
Classical music is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western culture, including both liturgical (religious) and secular music. While a more precise term is also used to refer to the period from 1750 to 1820 (the Classical period), this article is about the broad span of time from before the 6th century AD to the present day, which includes the Classical period and various other periods. The central norms of this tradition became codified between 1550 and 1900, which is known as the common
says: "I actually don't remember learning how to play, because I started when I was three. I feel like I've always known." The first hint of her talent came at the age of four when Simpson and her father were watching a Redskins game on television. After the band played "Hail to the Redskins", he suddenly heard it again, only this time on the violin. "She picked it up through her ears, and it came out through her fingers instantly. I knew she