Lydia

Associated with Lydia, an ancient region in Anatolia.

Lydia is a feminine given name used across many languages today, and it’s long been familiar in English-language usage. In everyday explanations, it’s commonly tied to Lydia, an ancient region in Anatolia, and the name has a straightforward, recognizable shape in Latin script. From an etymology standpoint, Lydia comes from Greek usage and is often explained as meaning someone connected to (or from) Lydia. Because it has traveled widely, you may also see spelling variants like Lidia in some communities and records. Pronunciation in English is commonly LID-ee-uh. A practical tip is to keep the first syllable clear (LID-) and to expect the final vowel to sound like “uh” in many accents.

Etymology: From Greek usage, commonly understood as referring to a person from Lydia (the region).