Cynthia

Girl's name

Cynthia is derived from the Greek word "kynthia," meaning "woman from Kynthos." It is also associated with the moon goddess Artemis.

Meaning Woman from Kynthos
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 331 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

  • Cynthia Nixon - Actress, "Sex and the City"
  • Cynthia Erivo - Actress, singer, "Harriet"
  • Cynthia McKinney - Politician, former U.S. Representative
  • Cynthia Cooper - Basketball player, Olympic gold medalist
  • Cynthia Rowley - Fashion designer
  • Cynthia Bailey - Model, reality TV personality, "Real Housewives"
  • Cynthia Lennon - First wife of John Lennon
  • Cynthia Ozick - Author, essayist
  • Cynthia Breazeal - Roboticist, MIT professor
  • Cynthia McFadden - Journalist, news anchor

Sisters for Cynthia

Girl names closely related to Cynthia

Jessica Priscilla Marilyn Jacqueline Melody Vanessa Penelope Luna

Brothers for Cynthia

Boy names closely related to Cynthia

Damien Eric Leon Xavier Alexander Evan Isaac Roy

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Cynthia

Cindi Cindy Cinthia Cinthya Cyndi Sydni

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