Lydia

American

[lid-ee-uh] / ˈlɪd i ə /

noun

an ancient kingdom in W Asia Minor: under Croesus, a wealthy empire including most of Asia Minor.
a female given name.

Lydia British

/ ˈlɪdɪə /

noun

an ancient region on the coast of W Asia Minor: a powerful kingdom in the century and a half before the Persian conquest (546 _bc ). Chief town: Sardis

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Lydia wanted to see other children enjoying her books and said it made her "really happy when she sees other children using it and enjoying the stories".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Lydia, 37, said the dog-loving family were all "up and showered" at 04:30 and Caitlyn did not fall asleep until she got back to her home at 19:30.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

“What you’re looking for as an auctioneer is someone who’s truly fearless onstage,” says auctioneer Lydia Fenet.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

He had proposed to his fiancée, Lydia, in a seaside town in Ireland in 2024, and the two had planned to marry on Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

I can see Lydia peering from behind him, trying to see better, her eyes wide.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

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