Lydia

Coming from the Bible, a feminine name, Lydia was a businesswoman of Thyatira and the first convert to Christianity in Europe. The meaning of Lydia is ‘kind’, someone who is a kindred spirit. Greek originated, this name is taken after an ancestry in the region called ‘Lydia’ which was on the West Coast of Asia Minor (currently known as Turkey). The region was named so for the legendary king Lydos and King Midas and King Croesus were believed to live here. Aunt Lydia in the series ‘One Day At A Time’, adds a humorous touch to this evergreen name. In fiction, the name Lydia appears in the works of Jane Austen, DH Lawerence, and George Elliot being a few out of the many. There is a famous US Cargo ship which was also named Lydia. In the ‘Dungeons and Dragons fantasy’ roleplaying game, Lydia is shown as a neutral good goddess of music, light, and knowledge, thus making the name all the more worthy of attention.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

woman from Lydia

Origin

Greek

Numerology

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

Y is for youthful, your eternal look.

D is for dashing, the romantic you!

I is for ignite, the fire in you!

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

Lucky

Lydia lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Lydia

• Eliza Patricia Dushku American actress
• Eliza Hope Bennett English actress
• Eliza Carthy English folk singer
• Eliza Coupe American actress
• Eliza McCardle Johnson First Lady of the United States as wife of President Andrew Johnson

Lydia in Pop Culture

• Lydia a housecarl of Whiterun and follower/companion in the video game Skyrim by Bethesda.
• Countess Lydia Ivanovna character in Leo Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina"
• Lydia Macmillan main character in 1941 movie "Lydia"
• Lydia Deetz character in movie "Beetlejuice"
• Lydia Bennet character in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice