Noble, beloved of the people, or small winged one
Lida is a name with multiple etymological roots. In Slavic traditions, it is often a diminutive of Ludmila, meaning 'favor of the people.' In Greek, it is associated with the name Leda, the mother of Helen of Troy, while in Germanic contexts it can relate to the element 'adel' meaning noble.
About 11 girls were named Lida in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Czech actress and mistress of Joseph Goebbels
Afghan video artist and photographer
Subject of the song 'Lida Rose' · The Music Man
