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Cyndi
How to Pronounce Cyndi
Pronounced SIN-dee /ˈsɪn.di/High
Meaning: Cyndi is a stylized spelling of Cindy, the short form of Cynthia. Cynthia is from the Greek Kynthia, 'from Mount Kynthos,' an epithet of Artemis, who was born there. Cyndi carries that classical meaning in a playful, y-fronted form.Medium
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
Cyndi is a spirited spelling of Cindy, the short form of Cynthia (Greek 'from Mount Kynthos,' an epithet of the goddess Artemis). The diminutive was given outright in mid-century America, and Cyndi crested in 1959.
Cyndi belongs to the late fifties and sixties, so a woman with the name is now in her sixties; the singer Cyndi Lauper, born in that era, made the spelling famous in the eighties. It reads as a mid-century nickname-name.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Cyndi Lauper (1953–present)American singer and songwriter known for Girls Just Want to Have Fun; spells her name Cyndi.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Cyndi mean?
Cyndi is a short form of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'from Mount Kynthos,' an epithet of Artemis.
How do you pronounce Cyndi?
It's said SIN-dee /ˈsɪn.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Cyndi a boy or girl name?
Cyndi is used as a girl's name, as a short form of Cynthia.
How popular is Cyndi?
Cyndi was a late-fifties favorite that has been quiet since; it reads as a mid-century nickname-name.