Find out how popular the first name Cynda has been for the last 26 years (from 1974 to 1999) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cynda by gender

Based on the last 26 years of data, Cynda is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1999, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cynda.

The history of the first name Cynda

The name Cynda has its origins in Old English, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "cyne," which means "royal" or "noble." The name was likely used to denote one's high social status or lineage in Anglo-Saxon England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cynda can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals that documented the history of the Anglo-Saxons from the 9th century onwards. In the entry for the year 675 AD, a woman named Cynda is mentioned as the wife of King Cenwalh of Wessex.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Cynda was relatively uncommon but not unheard of. One notable figure bearing this name was Cynda of Mercia (c. 810 - 865 AD), a princess of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia who later became a nun and was eventually canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.

In the 11th century, a woman named Cynda is recorded as being a member of the court of King Canute the Great, the Danish king who ruled over England from 1016 to 1035 AD. Her exact role or position is not clear, but her inclusion in the royal court suggests that she was a person of some importance.

Another prominent figure with the name Cynda was Cynda of Anjou (1092 - 1154), a French noblewoman and countess who played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the Angevin Empire during the 12th century.

Lastly, in the 13th century, Cynda of Gloucester (1215 - 1287) was a notable English abbess who served as the head of the Benedictine abbey in Gloucester, England. She was known for her piety and her efforts to improve the living conditions of the nuns under her care.

While the name Cynda fell out of widespread use in later centuries, it remains an intriguing glimpse into the rich history and heritage of the Anglo-Saxon and Norman periods in England and Europe.

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