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)

Sibling name ideas

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