Cynthia
From Mount Cynthus; moon goddess epithet
GenderGirlOriginGreekSay itSIN-thee-uhPopularityUncommon
Pronounced SIN-thee-uh
About the name Cynthia
Cynthia was an epithet of Artemis, born on Mount Cynthus, linking the name to moonlight and the wild. It's a classic mid-century favorite.
A luminous, independent girl with a wild, moonlit charm.
Fun fact
Cynthia was one of Artemis's many poetic epithets in classical literature.
Nicknames for Cynthia
CindyCyn
Variations
Cynthiah
Famous people named Cynthia
- Cynthia Nixon (actress)