Cinde

Meaning & origin

Cinde is a rare feminine given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1948. Its usage peaked in 1958, after which it declined sharply and has remained very uncommon. The name is a variant spelling of Cindy, a diminutive of Cynthia, which derives from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the goddess Artemis referring to her birthplace on Mount Cynthus. Cinde fits a mid-20th-century pattern of names ending in '-ie' or '-y', but its unique spelling sets it apart. In its peak year of 1958, it was still not among the top 1000 names nationally. The trajectory since then has been stable at extremely low usage. Although no top states were recorded due to its rarity, Cinde was given to a handful of girls each year, reflecting a personal choice rather than a widespread trend.

Cinde is a variant spelling of Cindy, itself a familiar form of Cynthia. Cynthia originates from the Greek name Kynthia, meaning 'woman from Mount Cynthus', the birthplace of the goddess Artemis. Cinde appears in the U.S. data from the late 1940s, likely influenced by the popularity of names ending in '-ie' or '-y'.