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 Lawless, from School Aycliffe in County Durham, saw a tiny library in Manchester when she was five and her next birthday wish was to own one.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Growing up, Lydia was a typical "dog-mad child" and has been "addicted" ever since, she said.

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

Sheri had spent the day looking for wedding venues for Sam and Lydia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Lily didn’t say anything, but she disappeared into her room, probably to get on the phone with Lydia.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

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