Lyda

If you're looking for a beautiful name with connections to an ancient place, consider Lyda. As a shortened form of Lydia, this feminine title has Greek roots, simply translating to "of Lydia." A kingdom on the west coast of Asia Minor, Lydia was named for the legendary monarch, Lydos. While this kingdom doesn't stand today, the Lydas and Lydias of the world carry it with them, bringing the name into the modern world.