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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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Makesmilingyourbesthobby · 27/07/2023 21:13

Maybe Lucia? Meets in the middle somewhere
DD is a Libby 😊

CanadasCandies4Candace · 27/07/2023 21:19

Ok, I kinda prefer the name Lucy, but with that nurse Lucy Letby trial happening, I don't think it's a good idea to use it this year.

ohsuzannah · 27/07/2023 22:30

Lydia

Brightredtulips · 27/07/2023 22:49

Lydia teapot

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Jackonary · 27/07/2023 22:52

I prefer Lucy and Libby

SneezyEvie · 28/07/2023 00:04

Lydia but Lucia is even better imo.

DramaAlpaca · 28/07/2023 00:13

I love both, especially Lucy. However, unfortunately it doesn't work with my surname so I vote Lydia based on what I'd choose.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 28/07/2023 00:29

I love Lucy.
Lorraine
Lilah
Luna
Lyra
Lily
Leah
Linda

Hawkins0001 · 28/07/2023 00:32

Lydia as in beetle juice

FingerishGloves · 28/07/2023 01:26

I might be on my own thinking this but Lydia is a very transwoman name to me.

Lucia with either the s or ch sound is lovely, probably the Italian way is nicer.

user1492757084 · 28/07/2023 02:08

I love Lucy best.

Also there is ..
Lucille
Lucie
Lulu
Lila
Lilou
Lizette

Lydia is not as attractive to me, sorry, though it is not offensive in any way..

Forgottenmypasswordagain · 28/07/2023 02:59

Leisha
Lyric
Lou-ann, or any variation
Lorelei

Bluelightbaby · 28/07/2023 03:45

Lucy is a beautiful name

Ohyousillydivvy · 28/07/2023 04:22

Lydia as there are too many Lucy's but I prefer Lucia. Lucille is an alternative.

princessrapunzel · 28/07/2023 04:41

Lydia!!! But im bias as i have a baby lydia!
She gets called liddie alot and its such a cute nickname. Its also not very popular but not to out there either

mathanxiety · 28/07/2023 05:10

How about Leonie?

InstantGratificationDarkPlaygroundOfMN · 28/07/2023 05:24

Lydia is nicer.
I also like Lauren/Laura/Olivia (nn Libby/Liv).
Lucy just reminds me of 64 Zoo Lane. Sorry to all the Lucys out there!

Lily0719 · 28/07/2023 05:26

Lucy!

Lydia reminds me of Aunt Lydia from the handmaids tale, and chlamydia!! Silly I know, but Lucy is nicer IMO.

Littlepixie80 · 29/07/2023 00:17

please don’t go Lydia, she will be forever known as “Lydia Chlamydia” ☹️

Loramora · 29/07/2023 00:17

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 😊

Lydia rhymes with clamidya. Secondary school kids will 100% that connection. How do I know? Don’t ask 😂

CuttedUpAvocadoPear · 29/07/2023 00:21

Lucia!

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 29/07/2023 00:29

Lydia - elegant, classic and underused (with a funky edge thanks to the tattooed lady and Beetlejuice). Some impressive RL Lucy's - but I've always found the name to have a "cutesy" sound personally.

Fave L name is Lara though (also like Lilia and Linnea).

Private1980 · 29/07/2023 00:34

Have both 1st and middle name both get what you want then x