| Pronunciation | /ˈsɪndi/ SYN-dee |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | "from Cynthus" (Cynthia) or "light" (Lucinda) |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Cindee, Cyndee, Syndee, Sindee, Sindi, Syndi, Syndy, Cindi, Cyndi, Cyndy, Sindy, Cinny |
| Related names | Cynthia, Lucinda, Lucia, Lucy |
Cindy is a feminine given name. Originally diminutive (or hypocorism) of Cynthia, Lucinda or Cinderella, it is also commonly used as a name on its own right. The name can also be spelled as Cindee, Cyndee, Syndee, Sindee, Sindi, Syndi, Syndy, Cindi, Cyndi, Cyndy, Cinny and Sindy. From 1953 to 1973 it was among top 100 most common female given names.[1][2]
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