Cindy
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Cindy
Cindy is a diminutive form of Cynthia, derived from the Greek name Kynthia, which means "woman from Cynthus" (a mountain on the Greek island of Delos sacred to the goddess Artemis).
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Etymology
Cindy is a diminutive form of Cynthia, derived from the Greek name Kynthia, which means "woman from Cynthus" (a mountain on the Greek island of Delos sacred to the goddess Artemis). The name became popular in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the United States, and is used across Western Christian cultures without strong religious significance.
Cindy currently ranks #1,929 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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