Lydia: name meaning and origin

Lydia

woman from Lydia

Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

Lydia is a Greek name meaning "woman from Lydia". It has 3 syllables, stressed on Lyd, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Sibling names for Lydia

  • Lydia & Alexander Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Lydia & Ambrose Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Lydia & Calliope Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Lydia & Chloe Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Lydia & Elias Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Lydia & Ellie Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Lydia & Genesis Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Lydia & Iris Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

Questions about Lydia

What does the name Lydia mean?

Lydia is a Greek name meaning "woman from Lydia".

How many syllables are in Lydia?

Lydia has 3 syllables (Lyd-i-a), with the stress usually on "Lyd".

Is Lydia a boy's or girl's name?

Lydia is traditionally a girl's name.