Cindy
Meaning of Cindy
Cindy is a female name with American and British English pronunciations both as SIN-dee (/ˈsɪndi/). It is a variation of the name Cyndi. The origin of Cindy can be traced back to Greek mythology, where it is derived from the name Lucinda, meaning "light" or "illumination." In recent years, the popularity of Cindy as a baby name has fluctuated. In the United States, it reached its peak in the 1960s and gradually declined in popularity since then. However, it still remains a well-known and recognized name. With its classic charm and timeless appeal, Cindy is an excellent choice for parents seeking a simple yet beautiful name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SIN-dee (/ˈsɪndi/)
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Notable People Named Cindy
| Cindy Lou McCain is an American diplomat, businesswoman, and humanitarian, known for her role as the executive director of the World Food Programme and as the widow of U.S. Senator John McCain. |
| Cindy Crawford - Cynthia Ann Crawford is a renowned American model, actress, and television personality who gained fame as one of the most popular supermodels during the 1980s and 1990s. |
| Cindy Alexander, an American indie singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, is known for her music and resides in Big Sur, California. |
| Cindy Klassen is a Canadian retired long track speed skater and a six-time Winter Olympics medallist. |
| Cindy Wilson - Cynthia Leigh Wilson is an American musician known for her distinctive contralto voice and as one of the founding members of the new wave rock band the B-52's. |
| Cindy Blackstock is a Canadian activist for child welfare and executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, as well as a professor at McGill University's School of Social Work. |
| Cindy Adams - Cynthia Adams is an American gossip columnist and writer, known as the widow of comedian and humorist Joey Adams. |
| Cindy Lee is a retired Distinguished Professor known for her research on marine organic matter compounds. |
| Cindy Chavez is an American politician serving as the Santa Clara County supervisor for district two, with a background in public service and a focus on health care, public health, human services, and transportation. |
| Cindy Chao is a renowned Taiwanese jewelry designer, recognized for her Black Label Masterpiece Collection and Annual Butterfly, and the founder of Cindy Chao The Art Jewel established in 2004. |
| Cindy Whitehead is an American professional skateboarder and activist known for her pioneering work in vertical skateboarding and her induction into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2016. |
| Cindy Dandois is a Belgian female mixed martial artist who has competed in various divisions and trained in judo and freestyle wrestling from a young age. |
| Cindy Gamrat is a former Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, known for her involvement in the Tea Party movement and subsequent expulsion due to an extramarital affair with a fellow representative. |
| Cindy Pawlcyn - Cynthia Pawlcyn is a renowned American chef and cookbook author recognized for her influential restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area and Napa Valley, as well as her advocacy for local, sustainable ingredients. |
| Cindy Margolis - Cynthia Dawn Margolis is an American glamour spokesmodel and actress. |
