Lyda as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lyda

What is the meaning of the name Lyda ?

The baby name Lyda is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-dah (ˈliːdə),LYE-dah (ˈlaɪdə).

Lyda is Greek in Origin.

Lyda is a feminine given name most often a spelling variant or diminutive of Lydia/Lidia, from Greek Lydia (Λυδία), meaning “woman from Lydia,” the ancient Anatolian region. Through the New Testament figure Lydia of Thyatira, an early convert and merchant of purple cloth, the name gained Christian and European currency. In Slavic contexts, Lyda can reflect the pet form Lida (Лида), short for Lidiya (Лидия).

Usage in the English-speaking world appears from the late 19th century, with Lyda borne by figures such as suffragist-attorney Lyda Conley and actresses Lyda Borelli and Lyda Roberti; it became rare after the 1930s but appeals today as a vintage alternative to Lydia. Close variants include Lida and Lydah; related international forms are Lydia (English), Lidia (Spanish/Italian/Polish), Lydie (French), Lidija (South Slavic), and Lidiya (Russian). Nicknames include Lyde, Lyd, and Dia.