Lydon: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: lyd-ohn
Origin: Ireland
gender-male

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: A variant of John

Lydon origins: The name Lydon has roots in Irish surnames, Lydon is a surname of Irish origin, an anglicization of 'Loideán. The name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In modern times, it is most famously linked to the musician Lydon (a variant of John) Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten, who was a key figure in the punk rock band The Sex Pistols. The name is important because it reflects a legacy of creativity and rebellion in music and art.

Lydon Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Lydon is currently #20086 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Lydon is currently #8589 on Kiindred Boy Names

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