Girl

Cynthia

SIN-thee-uh

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“From Greek 'Kynthia,' an epithet for the goddess Artemis (Diana), derived from Mount Cynthus. Represents the moon and hunting prowess.”

Popularity Over Time

Cynthia US popularity rank over timeRank 887 in 2022 to rank 7 in 1957. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#7#447#8871900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #827 in the United States.

Origin

Greek

Syllables

3

Nicknames

CindyCynCynth

Style

ClassicElegantCelestial

Famous Bearers

  • Cynthia Lennon (Beatle's ex-wife)
  • Cynthia Erivo (actress)

Collections

Celestial & Cosmic → Mythological Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 →

Similar Names

Callista

Greek Rare & Uncommon

Calliope

Greek Beautiful But Not Top 100

Celestine

French Rare & Uncommon

Charis

Greek Rare & Uncommon

Sibling Name Ideas

Iris

Greek Top 100

Luna

Latin Top 50

Cora

Greek Beautiful But Not Top 100

Clara

Latin Top 100

Hazel

Old English Top 50

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Greek origin; works across Western cultures

People Also Ask

From Greek 'Kynthia,' an epithet for the goddess Artemis (Diana), derived from Mount Cynthus. Represents the moon and hunting prowess.

Cynthia is currently ranked #827 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Cynthia include Cindy, Cyn, Cynth.

Names that pair beautifully with Cynthia include Iris, Luna, Cora, Clara, Hazel.