Sindy

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Pronounced SIN-dee /ˈsɪn.di/High

Meaning: A spelling of Cindy — a short form of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'of Mount Kynthos' (an epithet of the moon goddess Artemis); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Mount Kynthos; the moon: Sindy spells Cindy. Crisp, vintage, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Cindy — a short form of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'of Mount Kynthos' (an epithet of the moon goddess Artemis); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9439 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,763

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

Sindy is a spelling of Cindy — a short form of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'of Mount Kynthos' (an epithet of the moon goddess Artemis; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name (said 'SIN-dee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Cindy. Rare in this form, of-Mount-Kynthos at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Cynthia means 'of Mount Kynthos' (an epithet of the moon goddess) — Sindy is a spelling of its short form Cindy, crisp and vintage (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SIN-dee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Cindy — nickname; routes layered

Variations

CindyCyndiSindi

Nicknames

Sin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sindy mean?

Sindy spells Cindy — a short form of Cynthia, Greek 'of Mount Kynthos' (an epithet of the moon goddess); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sindy?

It's said SIN-dee /ˈsɪn.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sindy a boy or girl name?

Sindy is a girl's name.

How popular is Sindy?

Sindy is a very rare spelling in the U.S.