US Popularity Rank: 11957

Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: From Lydia, an inhabitant of Lydia

Lidio is a boy’s name with Spanish, Portuguese, and Ancient Greek roots. It is most likely the masculine form of the name Lydia in Spanish and Portuguese, which both derive from the same root, the Greek word Lūdós. This word means “from Lydia” and “an inhabitant of Lydia.” Lydia was an ancient region of what is now Western Turkey, known throughout the ancient world for its wealth. The Lydians were said to have been the first people to use gold and silver coins and may have established the first permanent retail shops in the world. Whether you have roots in this historic part of the world or simply like the melodic sound of the name, Lidio is a fantastic choice for baby.