The nameLydie
Lydie is the French form of Lydia, "woman of Lydia", the name of a disciple of Saint Paul.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Lydie comes from the Greek Lydia, a region of Asia Minor.
Origin
Greek. In the Acts of the Apostles, Lydia is a seller of purple cloth converted by Saint Paul.
History
Lydie peaked in France in the early 1960s.
Famous people named Lydie
- Lydie Salvayre, novelist
Popularity of the name Lydie
Lydie in France
Lydie was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 14,295 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Lydie. Half of all babies named Lydie in France were born before 1965, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lydie mean?
Lydie comes from the Greek Lydia, a region of Asia Minor.
What is the origin of the name Lydie?
Greek. In the Acts of the Apostles, Lydia is a seller of purple cloth converted by Saint Paul.
Is Lydie a girl's or a boy's name?
Lydie is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Lydie?
Lydie Salvayre, novelist.