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Lydia name meaning
Last Name
332
in the U.S.
in 2010
332
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Lydia mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Lydia
User Submitted Origins
Greek
75%
English
25%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 people from the United States and South Africa agree the name Lydia is of Greek origin and means "Beautiful one kind kindred spirit".
- A submission from Mississippi, U.S. says the name Lydia means "Kind, beautiful, social,a gift from God,full of light,life,hope,and,joy".
- A user from Iowa, U.S. says the name Lydia is of Greek origin and means "The name Lydia means 'kind' or 'kindred spirit.'".
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Lydia is of Greek origin and means "Kind,Kindred Spirit".
- According to a user from Connecticut, U.S., the name Lydia means "Kindred spirit".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Lydia means "Gift of God beautiful".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Lydia is of African American origin and means "beautiful one".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Lydia is of Fiction origin and means "One of the first converts to Christianity in the bible. A lady that sells purple cloth".
- According to a user from Minnesota, U.S., the name Lydia means "beautiful".
- A user from Georgia, U.S. says the name Lydia is of Greek origin and means "Kind, excitable, a little shy".
- 2 submissions from the United States and Canada agree the name Lydia means "Love" and is of English origin.
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Other Dictionary Sources
- An ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
Wiktionary
From Ancient Greek Λυδία (Ludía, “the region of Lydia”), from λυδία (ludía, “beautiful one, noble one”), a feminine form of Λυδός (Ludós) (Lydus, from λυδός (ludós) (lydus)). The region of Lydia is said to be named for a king Λυδός (Ludós) (Lydus, from λυδός (ludós) (lydus)); the given name Lydia originally indicated ancestry or residence in the region of Lydia.
- (historical) A region of southwest Asia Minor or Persia.
- (biblical) A woman converted by St. Paul; presumably named for ancestry or residence in Lydia.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Lydia was also found in the following language(s): Danish, French, German, Latin, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Lydia
Notable Persons Named Lydia
Linda Hunt
Linda Hunt is an actress. She was most prominent from 1976 to present. Linda was given the name Lydia Susanna Hunter on April 2nd, 1945 in Morristown, New Jersey.
Lydia Wilson
Lydia Wilson is an actress and radio personality. She has been prominent since 2009. Lydia was born Lydia Wilson in 1984 in Kilburn, London.
Lydia Hearst
Lydia Hearst is a model. Lydia was given the name Lydia Marie Hearst-Shaw on September 19th, 1984 in Wilton, Connecticut, U.S.
Lydia Ko
Lydia was born on April 24th, 1997 in Seoul. Lydia is also known as Ko and Bo-Gyung.
Lydia Lunch
Lydia Lunch is a no wave, post-punk, industrial music, avant-garde music, and spoken word musician. She has had major accomplishments since 1976. Lydia was given the name Lydia Anne Koch on June 2nd, 1959 in Rochester, New York, United States.
Lydia Rose Bewley
Lydia Rose Bewley is an actress and actor. She was most prominent from 2007 to 2007. Lydia was born Lydia Rose Bewley on October 9th, 1985 in Leicestershire.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Lydia
Notable Persons With the Last Name Lydia
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Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Lydia | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 37.65% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 50.60% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 8.13% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Lydia
People with the last name Lydia are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Lydia
| #35 | Classic Girl Names |
| #47 | Vintage Girl Names |