Find out how popular the first name Cydni has been for the last 44 years (from 1978 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cydni by gender

Based on the last 44 years of data, Cydni is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cydni.

The history of the first name Cydni

The name Cydni is a relatively modern variant spelling of the female name Cynthia, which has its origins in ancient Greek mythology. Cynthia was an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, derived from Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos, where she was born.

The name Cynthia first appeared in literature in the works of the Roman poet Propertius, who wrote in the 1st century BC. He used the name to refer to a woman he loved, likely inspired by the moon goddess. Over time, the name gained popularity among the ancient Romans and Greeks.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cynthia was Cynthia Calventia, a Roman woman who lived in the 1st century AD and was mentioned in an inscription found in Pompeii. Another notable early bearer of the name was Cynthia, the wife of the Roman poet Propertius, who was the subject of his famous elegies.

In the Middle Ages, the name Cynthia fell out of favor, but it experienced a revival during the Renaissance period, particularly in England. One of the earliest recorded English women with the name was Cynthia, the daughter of Sir Walter Raleigh, who was born in the late 16th century.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Cynthia became associated with literature and poetry. It was used as a character's name in works by authors such as Edmund Spenser and John Dryden. The name also appeared in the writings of Alexander Pope, who used it to personify the moon in his poem "The Rape of the Lock."

In more recent history, the variant spelling Cydni emerged as a modern form of the name. One of the earliest notable individuals with this spelling was Cydni Lauper, an American singer-songwriter and actress born in 1953. She is best known for her hit songs "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Time After Time."

Other notable individuals with the name Cydni include Cydni Moree, an American model and actress born in 1985, and Cydni Tetro, an American professional wrestler born in 1986. Additionally, Cydni Wilkes is an American basketball player who has competed in the WNBA since 2018.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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