The 50 Best Middle Names for Lydia

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Whether it’s your first or fourth, expecting a baby is a busy and exciting time.

You have so many things to think about, like nursery themes and diaper brands. But, the biggest decision is undoubtedly what to name your baby.

People assume many things about a person based on name alone, believe it or not! Plus, your daughter’s name factors highly into what she’ll think about herself. 

So it’s a no-brainer that people spend hours and hours scouring Google for the perfect baby names.

But, if you spend all your time searching for an excellent first name, you might run out of steam before you find a great middle name. 

That’s why I’ve been putting together my How To Pick A Middle Name series. So with a quick glance, you can find the perfect middle name for your daughter!

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a girl named Lydia.

I’ve compiled these from baby name databases, parent discussion forums, and other sources then whittled them down to the ones I personally think sound the best.

Hope it helps!


Middle name ideas for a girl named Lydia

Let’s explore the list!

Remember, most of these ideas come from real parents of real Lydias — many of whom were kind enough to share the names they chose for their daughters or at least their runners-up. I’ve even thrown in a few ideas of my own.

  1. Lydia Annabelle

  2. Lydia Anne

  3. Lydia Ariel

  4. Lydia Ashlyn

  5. Lydia Beth

  6. Lydia Blaire

  7. Lydia Bree

  8. Lydia Brielle

  9. Lydia Cadence

  10. Lydia Camille

  11. Lydia Celesta

  12. Lydia Claire

  13. Lydia Darah

  14. Lydia Drew

  15. Lydia Elise

  16. Lydia Eve

  17. Lydia Faye

  18. Lydia Francesca

  19. Lydia Gayle

  20. Lydia Grace

  21. Lydia Hailey

  22. Lydia Isabelle

  23. Lydia Jane

  24. Lydia Josephine

  25. Lydia June

  26. Lydia Kate

  27. Lydia Katherine

  28. Lydia Kathleen

  29. Lydia Margaret

  30. Lydia Marie

  31. Lydia Meredith

  32. Lydia Morgan

  33. Lydia Nadine 

  34. Lydia Natalia

  35. Lydia Noelle

  36. Lydia Paige

  37. Lydia Parker

  38. Lydia Penelope

  39. Lydia Prudence

  40. Lydia Raye

  41. Lydia Renee

  42. Lydia Rosalyn

  43. Lydia Rose

  44. Lydia Ruth

  45. Lydia Sage

  46. Lydia Sophia

  47. Lydia Starr

  48. Lydia Taylor

  49. Lydia Vivienne

  50. Lydia Wren

My favorite middle names for Lydia are Lydia Morgan and Lydia Parker.

I like how these gender-neutral names go so well together with the name Lydia. There are so many choices, though, so you should pick the ones that sound the best to you!


Meaning of the name Lydia

According to BabyCenter, Lydia is a word of Greek origin, meaning “beauty.”

Lydia was a place located in Asia Minor, known for inventing coinage. The inhabitants also supposedly had excellent musical abilities and enjoyed great wealth.

However, as a name, Lydia didn’t start to gain traction until the 18th century. 

Lydia is number 102 on the popularity list for girl names for 2021. It has moved up about 3 spaces since 2020. 

Some famous people with the name Lydia are American model and actress Lydia Marie Hearst and actress Lydia Cornell.


Wrapping Up

Didn’t find “the one” on the list above? Here’s what you can do:

Browse some discussion forums for parents like Babycenter and Nameberry. Use the search function to find threads about ‘middle names for Lydia’ and you’ll find tons of ideas! You can even start a new thread to kickoff a fresh brainstorm.

Next, why not consider some other popular girl names like: Kate, Callie, or Emilia?

Finally, it’s never too early to start thinking about daycare for your little ones. These guides might help:

Hope this helps!