Female Name
Cindy
ˈsɪn.di
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Ace Attorney characters
Beverly Hills 90210 universe characters
Cocteau Twins songs
composers
currently out of the US top 1000
Desperate Housewives characters
diminutives
Dr. Seuss characters
drummers
Family Ties characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
68/100
youthful120%
informal80%
common65%
natural80%
wholesome100%
delicate80%
refined100%
simple140%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Cindy is a diminutive form of the names Cynthia or Lucinda. The name Cynthia, derived from the Greek goddess Artemis, who was born on Mount Cynthus, and Lucinda, a variant of Lucia, meaning 'light'. Cindy gained significant popularity in the United States, peaking in 1957.
Etymology
Original Form:
Cynthia, Lucinda
Evolution:
Cindy evolved as a nickname for Cynthia and Lucinda, becoming a given name in its own right.
Source:
Historical naming conventions and linguistic studies.