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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Lydia
Lydia is the name of a geographical region on the west coast of Asia Minor, located in modern-day Turkey. The area was famous in the past for its thriving trade and unique fusion of eastern and western cultures. It is a traditionally female name with Greek origins referring to ‘woman from Lydia,’ the phrase used for Lydia of Thyatira, the first documented convert to Christianity. The name also means ‘a beautiful one.’
The New Testament describes her meeting with Saint Paul and his companions. According to the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament, Lydia hosted Silas and Paul after their release from prison. The name is synonymous with being God-fearing, worshiping God, and being a dealer in purple cloth. The term also found relevance in various literary works. Lydia became a common household name after the Protestant Reformation in Europe.
Lyda and Liddy are variations and diminutives of Lydia in English, respectively. The term has various interpretations and forms in many European languages and societies. Some of them are Lidia (Spanish/Italian), Lydie (French), Lidiya, Lidochka (Russian), Lidija (Croatian/Serbian/Slovene/Lithuanian), Lidziya (Belarusian), Lidka (Polish) and Lídia (Portuguese).
Lydia Languish is a fictional character depicted as a sentimental heroine and the protagonist of the comic play by Richard Sheridan, The Rivals, published in 1775. Lydia Bennet is the youngest of the Bennet sisters in the famous novel ‘Pride and Prejudice’ by Jane Austen, published in 1813. She is the wife of George Wickham and is known as a headstrong character who loves social interaction.
Aunt Lydia is a character in the futuristic dystopian novel by the Canadian author Margaret Atwood titled ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ published in 1985. She has immense faith in her job and the religious philosophy of Gilead. Lydia is also a fictional survivor in the comic book series ‘The Walking Dead.’ Cassady McClincy portrays her in the adapted TV series.
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Famous People With The Name Lydia
- Lydia BaxterAmerican poet known for writing the lyrics to The Gate Ajar To Me
- Lydia CornellAmerican Actress known for playing Sara Rush on the TV series Too Close For Comfort
- Lydia HearstAmerican model, actress, and influencer
- Lydia JacobyAmerican swimmer known as the first Alaskan to qualify and win 100-meter breaststroke in the Olympics
- Lydia MilletAmerican novelist and finalist for Pulitzer Prize
- Lydia de VegaFilipino athlete considered the fastest Asian women in the 1980s
Lydia On The Popularity Chart
This sweet-sounding name has gained popularity since the 1980s. Let us read further to understand its growing popularity in this chart.
Popularity Over Time
Lydia has shown consistent growth in popularity and its popularity peaked in 2014 when 3646 babies per million shared the title. In 1980, this figure was 862 babies per million.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Lydia has been in the top 100 most famous names since 2011. Reaching its peak ranking of 80 during 2015-2016, it has remained a firm favorite among many parents.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Lydia
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Names With Same Meaning As Lydia
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Name Numerology For Lydia
