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In classical Greek mythology, Leda was the queen of Sparta, seduced by Zeus in the guise of a swan. This encounter between Leda and the swan has been a popular subject depicted by ancient Greek and Italian Renaissance artists.
Leda is a classic name of Greek origin, meaning "happy." In Greek mythology, Leda was a great beauty who mothered another renowned beauty, Helen of Troy.
My mother fell in love with the name as a teenager when she read it in a novel. She decided then that her firstborn would be named Leda—whether a boy or a girl! I pronounce my name Led-ah / Le-dda / Leh-da, honoring my Spanish-speaking heritage, as I was born and raised Mexican.
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