Greek

Lydia

Pronounced LID-ee-ahShare

Meaning: From Lydia

  • Girl
  • Top 100
  • 3 syllables

The story

A Greek geographical name referring to the ancient region in western Asia Minor. A woman named Lydia appears in the New Testament, giving the place name a lasting biblical connection.

Nicknames

  • Liddy
  • Lyd
  • Lia

Spellings & variants

  • Lidia
  • Lidiya

Popularity

Top 100

One of the 100 most popular names in the US.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

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Origins

Lydia comes from Greek.

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