Lyda
Meaning of Lyda
Lyda is a feminine name with English origins. It is pronounced as LY-dah (/ˈlaɪdə/). A variation of the name is Lida. While not extremely popular, Lyda has been given to baby girls in the United States over the years. The name has shown some fluctuations in popularity, with its highest point being in the late 1960s when it ranked at number 3,789. In recent years, Lyda has been given to around 10-20 newborn girls annually in the United States. Though not widely known, Lyda carries a sense of uniqueness and charm that may appeal to parents looking for a less common name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LY-dah (/ˈlaɪdə/)
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Notable People Named Lyda
| Lyda Conley - Eliza Burton "Lyda" Conley was a pioneering Wyandot Native American lawyer who successfully fought to protect the Huron Cemetery and became the first Native American woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court of the United States. |
| Lyda Southard, also known as Lyda Anna Mae Trueblood, was an American female suspected serial killer who allegedly used arsenic poisoning to kill several family members for life insurance money. |
| Lyda Roberti was an American singer and stage and film actress. |
