Cynde

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How to Pronounce Cynde

Pronounced SIN-dee /ˈsɪndi/High

Meaning: Cynde is an inventive respelling of Cindy, the short form of Cynthia. Cynthia is a Greek epithet of Artemis, goddess of the moon, from Mount Kynthos on the island of Delos where she was said to be born. Cynde keeps the Cyn- opening of Cynthia visible while sounding exactly like Cindy, a clever mid-century spelling that ties the nickname back to its lofty source.Low

In 30 seconds: Cynde is a spelling of Cindy, a short form of Cynthia, a Greek moon-goddess name, used for girls and said SIN-dee.

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Origin MediumGreek, English

MeaningCynde is an inventive respelling of Cindy, the short form of Cynthia. Cynthia is a Greek epithet of Artemis, goddess of the moon, from Mount Kynthos on the island of Delos where she was said to be born. Cynde keeps the Cyn- opening of Cynthia visible while sounding exactly like Cindy, a clever mid-century spelling that ties the nickname back to its lofty source.

U.S. rank (1978)#8774 ↗ Rising

1978 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1957

Total births (all-time)≈ 264

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cynde respells Cindy, the short form of Cynthia, a Greek title of the moon goddess Artemis. The Cyn- spelling nods to the full name while the sound stays that of the friendly Cindy.

Cynde stayed uncommon, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its late-1950s high and gone by the late 1970s. A Cynde from then would be a grandmother now, and the name blends a classical root with a breezy, mod spelling.

Did you know? Cynthia, the parent of Cynde, was a poetic name for the moon goddess, born on Mount Kynthos, so Cynde carries a lunar heritage.

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References - Cynde — Variant of Cindy; Greek Cynthia, moon goddess

Variations

CindyCyndiCindiCynthia

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cynde mean?

It is a variant of Cindy, a short form of Cynthia, a Greek title of the moon goddess.

How do you pronounce Cynde?

It is said SIN-dee, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Cynde a boy or girl name?

Cynde is used as a girl's name.

Is Cynde a popular name?

No, Cynde was always rare, an unusual spelling of Cindy that saw only light mid-century use.