Find out how popular the first name Cindi has been for the last 45 years (from 1974 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cindi by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Cindi is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cindi.

The history of the first name Cindi

The name Cindi is a diminutive form of the name Cynthia, which has its origins in Greek mythology. Cynthia was an epithet for the Greek goddess Artemis, who was the goddess of the moon, the hunt, and virginity. The name Cynthia is derived from the Greek word "Kynthos," which was the name of the mountain where Artemis was born on the island of Delos.

The first known use of the name Cynthia dates back to ancient Greece, where it was used as a poetic reference to Artemis. The name gained popularity during the Renaissance period, particularly in works by the English poet Ben Jonson, who used the name in his poetry and plays.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Cindi as a diminutive form of Cynthia can be found in the works of the American writer and poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. In his poem "The Courtship of Miles Standish," published in 1858, Longfellow uses the name Cindi as a character.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Cindi or its variations. One of the earliest examples is Cynthia of Proconnesus, a Greek Pythagorean philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC. Another notable figure was Cynthia Annette Lummis Chalmers, an American author and historian who lived from 1830 to 1894.

In the 20th century, the name Cindi gained popularity, particularly in the entertainment industry. Cindi Lauper, the American singer-songwriter and actress, was born in 1953 and is known for her distinctive voice and fashion sense. Cindi Leive, an American journalist and editor-in-chief of Glamour magazine from 2001 to 2017, was born in 1966.

Another notable individual was Cynthia "Cindi" Mayweather, an American basketball player who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) from 2001 to 2008. She was born in 1979 and was a member of the Detroit Shock team that won the WNBA championship in 2003.

Cindi Michael, an American actress and model, was born in 1963 and is known for her roles in television shows such as "Baywatch" and "Silk Stalkings." Cindi Drennan, an American professional golfer, was born in 1971 and has won several tournaments on the LPGA Tour.

Data source

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