Explore Our Collection of Books and Stories About Lydia

The name Lydia is of Greek origin, meaning "woman from Lydia" or "beautiful one". Lydia was a region in ancient Asia Minor, now modern-day Turkey. In the Bible, Lydia was a woman who sold purple cloth and was the first person to be baptized by the Apostle Paul in Europe. Lydia has been a popular name in the United States since the 19th century and is often associated with strong, independent women.

The name Lydia is most popular in the United States, followed by Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. It is also relatively popular in Greece and Germany.

If you're drawn to the elegant and classic name Lydia, you might also be interested in some similar options that exude that same timeless charm. Here are a few names that share some similarities with Lydia:

• Lila
• Livia
• Eloise
• Sylvia
• Clara
• Ava
• Audrey
• Isla
• Daphne
• Gemma
• Fiona
• Cecilia
• Phoebe
• Naomi
• Violet