Cindy (given name)

Cindy is a feminine given name. Originally diminutive (or hypocorism) of Cynthia or Lucinda it is also commonly used as a name on its own right. Variant forms include Cindi, Cyndi, Cyndy and Sindy. From 1953 to 1973 it was among top 100 most common female given names.[1][2]

Not to be confused with Sidney or Sandy, similar sounding but different names.
Cindy
GenderFemale
Origin
Meaning"from Cynthus" (Cynthia) or "light" (Lucinda)
Other names
Alternative spellingCindi, Cyndi, Cyndy, Sindy
Related namesCynthia, Lucinda, Lucia, Lucy

People

Cindy

Cindi
  • Cindi Cain, Canadian country music singer
  • Cindi Katz (born 1954), American geographer and CUNY Graduate Center professor
  • Cindi Leive (born 1967), Editor in Chief of Glamour magazine
  • Cindi Love, American entrepreneur and businessperson

Cyndi
  • Cyndi Almouzni (born 1984), French pop singer also known as Cherie
  • Cyndi Floyd, sister of Derek Floyd, together performing as Philly sound duo Derek & Cyndi
  • Cyndi Grecco (born 1952), American singer
  • Cyndi Lauper (born 1953), American singer-songwriter and actress
  • Cyndi Wang (born 1982), Taiwanese pop singer and actress
  • Cynthia Wood (born 1950), 1974 Playboy Playmate of the Year

Cyndy
  • Cyndy Brucato (born 1951), American journalist and former news anchor
  • Cyndy Garvey (born 1949), American TV personality and former wife of baseball player Steve Garvey
  • Cyndy Violette (born 1959), American professional poker player

Fictional characters

See also

References
  1. Alhaug, Gulbrand (2011). 10 001 navn : norsk fornavnleksikon. Oslo: Cappelen Damm. p. 79. ISBN 9788202241841. OCLC 781319342.
  2. Kruken, Kristoffer 1950- (2013). Norsk personnamnleksikon. Stemshaug, Ola. (3. utg ed.). Oslo: Norsk Samlaget. p. 106. ISBN 9788252173680. OCLC 873402811.
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