Lydian

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The Lydian mode is characterized by its bright and optimistic sound, so the name Lydian can be associated with themes of creativity, inspiration, and joy.
Pronunciation
LID-ee-ən(English)
The name Lydian is pronounced LIH-dee-uhn or LID-ee-uhn.
li-DEE-ən(English)
Popularity
Lydian is a very rare name and is not ranked in any popularity charts around the world.

cartoon of the name Lydian
Cartoon of Lydian

Lydian Name meanings & History

The name Lydian has origins in mythology, specifically from the Lydian mode in classical Greek music. The Lydian mode is characterized by its bright and optimistic sound, so the name Lydian can be associated with themes of creativity, inspiration, and joy. Variant of Lydia, occasionally used in Norway as a masculine form. In some cases it may be directly from the word which means "of ancient Lydia" (and also refers to "a mode of ancient Greek music, reputed to be light and effeminate"). Lydian is a relatively uncommon name, but might be well-suited for parents who are drawn to its connection to ancient Greek music and mythology.

Zodiac Sign of Lydian: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lydian:

L: Lover,Luscious,Lovely,Languid,Liaison,Lazy,Legal

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

D: Domestic,Demanding,Determined,Daddy,Dutiful,Doting

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

A: Action,Argumentative,Aggressive,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry

N: Nitpicking,Neat,Neurosis,Nice,Nutrition,Nagging,Nervous

Lydian is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are currently no well-known people named Lydian, but the name has been the title of musical compositions by prominent composers such as Debussy and Scriabin.

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