Cynthia
SIN-thee-uh
Popularity
#826
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
713,161
Peak Year
#39,416 in 1957
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Mythological
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Cynthia is a Greek name meaning 'from Kynthos'. Kynthos is a mountain on the island of Delos, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Cynthia Nixon
American actress best known for Sex and the City.
Cynthia McKinney
American politician and activist.
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