[Opinions] Lilia or Lydia?
This is a constant question in my head: which is nicer, Lilia or Lydia?
To me, Lilia looks and sounds beautiful; I would even go so far as to say that it is the #1 prettiest girls' name out there. But I'm also drawn in by the similar-sounding, classic Lydia. I like the Biblical and Pride and Prejudice references and that Lyddie is much less of a common nickname than Lily.
So, what are your thoughts?
To me, Lilia looks and sounds beautiful; I would even go so far as to say that it is the #1 prettiest girls' name out there. But I'm also drawn in by the similar-sounding, classic Lydia. I like the Biblical and Pride and Prejudice references and that Lyddie is much less of a common nickname than Lily.
So, what are your thoughts?
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Lydia!
Lydia! Classy and beautiful.
Lydia!
Lydia. It's always been one of my favorite names. I actually don't find the Lyd- sound that heavy; it's more like a solid place to take off into the air of the -ia. The whole name sounds like a graceful little leap in the air.
Lilia, probably because I'm not used to it, sounds unbalanced. Lily is shorter and still sweet, while Liliana has body and flow. I don't know if that makes sense, but it's the best way I can describe it.
Lilia, probably because I'm not used to it, sounds unbalanced. Lily is shorter and still sweet, while Liliana has body and flow. I don't know if that makes sense, but it's the best way I can describe it.
Lilia looks as if the -n has fallen off Lilian. I prefer Lily, and that's saying something.
Lydia is nice enough, and Lyddie is very nice. I was disappointed to meet what I thought was a Lyddie, years ago, when I found out she was actually Elizabeth and Liddie had been her slightly older siblings' best attempt at Libby.
Lydia is nice enough, and Lyddie is very nice. I was disappointed to meet what I thought was a Lyddie, years ago, when I found out she was actually Elizabeth and Liddie had been her slightly older siblings' best attempt at Libby.
I only like Lilya, oddly, which I believe is Ukrainian. I don’t care for Lydia, Lilia, Lillian, or Lily.
Only Lilya hits the right notes.
Only Lilya hits the right notes.
Lydia
Lilia is sweet, youthful, and demure.
Lydia is beautiful and self-possessed. I really like the Biblical Lydia; she was an intelligent business owner and a leader in the early Christian church. The Lydia in "Pride and Prejudice" is one of the biggest draw backs for me personally.
I would love to know the meaning of Lydos, the name of the semi-legendary king who gave his name to the region of Lydia in Asia Minor.
Lilia is sweet, youthful, and demure.
Lydia is beautiful and self-possessed. I really like the Biblical Lydia; she was an intelligent business owner and a leader in the early Christian church. The Lydia in "Pride and Prejudice" is one of the biggest draw backs for me personally.
I would love to know the meaning of Lydos, the name of the semi-legendary king who gave his name to the region of Lydia in Asia Minor.
I love both. I prefer Lydia as a full name, and Lilia as a nn. That probably sound weird but I just find Lydia more complete, and Lilia a sweet nn for Liliana or such.
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Lydia, far and away. Lydia is beautiful! I know Lilia has its own history and (related) origin story, but to my ear it just sounds like somebody thought Lily sounded unfinished or juvenile and shoved a random ending on it. I still like it, but I like Lydia better. I like the name Laelia better as well.
Lydia