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Lydia or Lucy?

113 replies

Milkyway42 · 27/07/2023 11:06

Hi all, currently expecting a baby girl and we’re stuck between Lydia or Lucy. My name is Louise so I wanted to have an L name for my little girl, husband prefers Lucy but I like Lydia!

All opinions welcome 😊

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Notellinganyone · 01/02/2024 21:09

Lucy.

Ohyousillydivvy · 31/07/2023 23:52

Lucinda nn Lucy

Beachywave · 31/07/2023 21:58

Love the name Lucy!
I work with someone called Lusiana shortened to Lusi if you wanted a name that can grow with her. (Although I think Lucy is a great standalone too).

Confusednewmum1 · 31/07/2023 17:39

I have a Lydia , a Lydia Louise. My little liddy lou, there’s even a book called Lydia Lou that she loves.

Newbie887 · 30/07/2023 22:27

Prefer Lydia. Also like Lyla

sadaboutmycat · 30/07/2023 22:26

My 2 favourite names! I went for Lucy in the end Smile

Forgottenmypasswordagain · 30/07/2023 22:10

One of my favorite names is Laura.

Chevrotains · 30/07/2023 20:26

Not a big fan of either, but I think I'd say Lydia. I think Lucy is quite a nice name for adults, that are adults right now though

Scottie13 · 30/07/2023 20:13

Just because they’re not names you’d choose, there’s no need to be rude about it

SavvyMaria · 30/07/2023 18:39

midsomermurderess · 30/07/2023 16:30

I think Scottie13 was in her last gin of the night when she came up with those.

Rude!

midsomermurderess · 30/07/2023 16:30

I think Scottie13 was in her last gin of the night when she came up with those.

Scottie13 · 29/07/2023 23:27

What about Leah, Lily, Lexi, Linzi, Lena, Lori or Leigh?

Beaverbridge · 29/07/2023 21:35

Lucy. My favourite girls name. (I'm Louise).

DidYouDoIt · 29/07/2023 21:21

I think all three names are nice choices, and each has their unique charm.

Lydia = mature and somewhat elegant while Lucy has a youthful energy to it.

The Lucy Letby trial may be something to keep in mind for naming a baby this year in UK as a PP has mentioned.

I also tend to prefer names with 2 syllables, so if it were me, I'd probably lean towards Lara. But of course, it's totally up to you!

Elizadoloads · 29/07/2023 20:13

Lydia is a lovely name.

SavvyMaria · 29/07/2023 20:01

Lara is lovely.

useitorlose · 29/07/2023 19:38

I have a Lydia, inspired by Lydia Bennett but mine is far more sensible! She's early 20s.

ThickSkinnedSoWhat · 29/07/2023 19:24

How about meeting in the middle and going for Lucia?

TheBerry · 29/07/2023 19:23

I prefer Lucy.

For some reason Lydia sounds like a bitchy girl name to me 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Milkyway42 · 29/07/2023 15:49

Thanks everyone for the responses. I’m loving Lara which someone has suggested 😀I think Lydia is probably out now as husband has decided he disliked 3 syllable names

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Daphnis156 · 29/07/2023 15:17

I know both a Lydia and a Lucy, who are both auditors and extremely petty and annoying.

kerrycgeorgie · 29/07/2023 13:25

Go with what you love - you can put any two names up for debate and you'll get pros and cons, so it really does come down to your preference, and that might change once baby arrives.
I have a Libby, which I've always loved (think 90s neighbours) and the nn of our family female name that gets passed along normally as middle name. Loads of people told me they didn't like it but when she arrived everyone said what a gorgeous name!
Love Lydia and Lara, Lucy is a great name that ages well.

Sennelier1 · 29/07/2023 13:15

I would go for something in between : Lilia! I have an aunt with that name ❤️

doorstopper123 · 29/07/2023 11:02

Go with Libby if you love it

flutterby1 · 29/07/2023 10:42

Lydia