Noble; small winged one; from Lydia
Lyda is primarily considered a diminutive of Lydia, a Greek name referring to an ancient region in Asia Minor. It also has roots in Germanic languages as a short form of names containing the element 'adel', meaning noble. In some contexts, it is associated with the Slavic word for 'people'.
About 5 girls were named Lyda in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Italian theater and cinema actress of the silent era
First Native American woman admitted to argue before the Supreme Court
Polish-born American stage and film actress
Infamous American serial killer known as Lady Bluebeard
