Female Name
Lydia
ˈlɪd.i.ə
ˈlyː.di̯a
ˈli.di.aː
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
ancient place names
Anne Rice characters
Arthur characters
asteroids
authors
Beetlejuice characters
biblical women
Bloomsbury Group members
Breaking Bad characters
Danny Phantom characters
Writing Systems
ΛυδίαAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
79/100
classic120%
youthful65%
formal120%
upper class120%
natural100%
wholesome120%
delicate65%
refined140%
strange100%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Lydia originates from the Greek word meaning 'from Lydia,' referring to a region on the west coast of Asia Minor, named after the legendary king Lydos. In the New Testament, Lydia is noted as a woman converted to Christianity by Saint Paul. The name has been in use since the Protestant Reformation and continues to be popular in the modern era.
Etymology
Original Form:
Λυδία (Ludía)
Evolution:
From Ancient Greek to Latin as Lȳdia, and then into various modern languages.
Source:
Greek