Cindy

Girl's name

Cindy is a diminutive form of the name Cynthia, which is of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess" or "from Mount Cynthus."

Meaning Woman from Kynthos
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 123 Falling
Peak year 1957

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Names Starting With C

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Cindy Crawford - Supermodel
  • Cindy Sherman - Photographer
  • Cindy Williams - Actress (Laverne & Shirley)
  • Cindy McCain - Philanthropist, wife of John McCain
  • Cindy Breakspeare - Miss World 1976
  • Cindy Birdsong - The Supremes singer
  • Cindy Blackman - Drummer for Lenny Kravitz
  • Cindy Pickett - Actress (Ferris Bueller's Day Off)
  • Cindy Morgan - Actress (Caddyshack, Tron)
  • Cindy Herron - En Vogue singer

Sisters for Cindy

Girl names closely related to Cindy

Tina Charlene Donna Joanne Kristine Kathy Janet Wendy

Brothers for Cindy

Boy names closely related to Cindy

Andy Freddy Mathew Ajay Mars Elio Evren Teo

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Cindy

Cindi Cinthia Cinthya Cyndi Cynthia Sydni

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