Details for the forename Cynthia

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Cynthia (female)


Variants:	Cinzia (F)
Diminutive(s):	Cindy (F) Cyndi (F)
Pet Name(s):	Sinda (F) Sindy (F)
Derivative(s):	Syntha (F)

Source(s):	"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:	English, 17^th century. From Greek mythology: the goddess Artemis was reputedly born on Mount Kynthos, on the island of Delos and was alternatively called Kynthia. The diminutive, Cindy, is now more popular. The name Syntha is believed to be a respelled derivative of Cynthia.