Spelling Variants
Lydia vs Lydie: Which Spelling?
Lydia and Lydie are the English and French forms of the same name.
Global Rank #43
Lydia
Origin: English
Lydia derives from the ancient region of Lydia in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) and means "woman from Lydia" or "noble," stemming from the Greek linguistic root.
Global Rank #1,148
Lydie
Origin: Greek
Lydie is the French form of Lydia, derived from the ancient Greek region of Lydia in Asia Minor, meaning "woman from Lydia" or "of Lydia." The name's linguistic root traces…
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Lydia currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.