Which do you prefer and why? 
Definitely [name_f]Lydia[/name_f]! It has a great history, is neither too popular nor unheard of, and has the adorable nn Liddy!
I feel as though every other little girl I meet is [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f], it doesn’t feel special for me anymore.
Thanks for your thoughts kalebsmom, anyone else?
Definitely [name_f]Lydia[/name_f]. Whilst I like [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f], [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] is far less popular, and is a gorgeous vintage gem, with a whole lot of strength, feistiness and personality behind her. I absolutely love [name_f]Lydia[/name_f]!
I prefer [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] over [name_f]Lydia[/name_f]. I never liked [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] and I am quite fond of [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f].
I prefer [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] purely because the nickname Liddy is so darn cute.
I really adore both. I actually cant decide.
I’m going to say [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] since I think it looks so pretty written down. I adore [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] but really dislike the obvious nickname choices! ([name_u]Charlie[/name_u], [name_f]Lottie[/name_f])
I like [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] - It sounds so nice. I’m not a [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] fan - I would prefer [name_f]Linda[/name_f], [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], [name_u]Lisa[/name_u] or [name_f]Laura[/name_f].
I think both names are quite pretty, but I prefer [name_f]Lydia[/name_f]. I have yet to meet a little [name_f]Lydia[/name_f], whereas I know roughly 5 [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]'s under the age of three.
I suppose that depends where you come from. I would choose [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f], because where I’m from in [name_f]Scotland[/name_f] I’m sick to death of the name [name_f]Lydia[/name_f]. Also, I love the nickname [name_f]Lottie[/name_f]!
I prefer [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] over [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] mainly because i adore the nickname [name_f]Lottie[/name_f] .
I love both, but I would use [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f], since [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] would be problematic where I live.
I have always really loved [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]. I love ling glamorous names. While [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] is still pretty, it just doesn’t cut it for me.
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f] gets my vote because [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] has become too popular too fast [name_f]IMO[/name_f].
I love them both but I definitely prefer [name_f]Lydia[/name_f]. It sounds so melodic and full of personality. [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] is really nice but [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] is my favourite.
I like [name_f]Lydia[/name_f]. It packs a lot of interesting sounds into just five letters. [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] has always been a bit boring to me, and now I’m even more tired of it since it has become so popular. I do like nn [name_f]Lottie[/name_f] though.
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f] is too tied to the Pride and Prejudice character for me - [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] [name_m]Lucas[/name_m] doesn’t make the same impact, somehow! I also love the nicknames for [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] --[name_f]Lottie[/name_f], [name_f]Cara[/name_f], [name_f]Calla[/name_f] etc.-- so I’m a bit biased. Not a big fan of the popularity, though.
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f] is beautiful, but I find [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] more versatile. I think I prefer [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] of the two.
I know everyone keeps saying [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] is so popular–but I have never met a little [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]. [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] is my sister’s #1 choice for a girl (stolen from me, if I’m being honest), so I honestly adore this name so, so much. I will always have a soft spot for it. As for [name_f]Lydia[/name_f], I find it equally as gorgeous and I don’t think you could go wrong one way or another. My vote will remain with [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f], though.
I love them both! I like the dainty, modern-but-timeless feel of [name_f]Lydia[/name_f], the association to Pride and Prejudice (even if [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] [name_m]Bennet[/name_m] was truly idiotic, haha), and the cute nn of Liddy/[name_f]Lydie[/name_f]. I love [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] for her soft femininity, timelessness, and association to several [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_u]Austen[/name_u] works (which I adore!), as well as [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] [name_f]Bronte[/name_f]'s [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_f]Eyre[/name_f]. I slightly prefer [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f], but I do love both. I think something like [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] ____ would be gorgeous, too (or even just [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] [name_f]Lydia[/name_f]/[name_f]Lydia[/name_f] [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]!).
Good luck!