Cindy
woman from Kynthos (Greek) or light (Latin)
Cindy is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 288, with 27,796 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
woman from Kynthos (Greek) or light (Latin)
Originally an English diminutive of Cynthia or Lucinda, Cindy became an independent given name throughout the Anglophone world in the mid-20th century. In the Philippines, it was introduced via American popular culture and has remained a familiar and widely given female name.
Cindy is an English pet form of Cynthia (from Mount Kynthos in Greece) or Lucinda (from Latin lux, 'light'). It gained widespread global popularity as an independent given name during the 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly used both as a standalone formal first name and in compound names such as Cindy Marie, Cindy Rose, or Cindy Lou. Typical nicknames include Cin, Cin-Cin, or Dy.
Related forms
- Cynthia English
- Cintia Spanish
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Cindy with common surname pairs
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How do I use Cindy with two Filipino surnames?
Cindy is the given name. The full name is Cindy + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Cindy a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Cindy is number 288, with 27,796 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.