The baby name Liddy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LID-ee (/ˈlɪdi/).
Liddy is English in Origin.
The baby name Liddy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LID-ee (/ˈlɪdi/).
Liddy is English in Origin.
Liddy is an affectionate English diminutive used for Lydia and sometimes Elizabeth. From Lydia (Greek Lydía), it denotes “woman from Lydia,” the ancient Anatolian region associated with wealth and early coinage; from Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva), it carries the devotional sense “God is my oath.” As a standalone given name, Liddy keeps a brisk, vintage brightness while softening the formal roots.
Parish registers and census records in Britain and New England show Liddy/Liddie as a familiar pet form in the 18th–19th centuries, with occasional independent registrations through the 20th. Usage remains uncommon today, lending it a distinctive, nickname-chic appeal. Related forms include Lydia, Lidia (Italian/Spanish/Polish), Lidiya/Lidija (Slavic), and Lydie (French); Elizabeth variants that sit nearby are Libby, Lizzie, and Liddy as a less-seen cousin. Spellings Liddie and Lidi appear in older records. The name pairs easily with classic middles while preserving a lively, approachable tone.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | 0 | #6 | 1 | 374 | |
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #9 | 1 | 583 |
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #533 | 4 | 6,731 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #648 | 4 | 9,488 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 14 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Liddy is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:
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