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Cyndi

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Cyndi: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1987.

Cyndi is most frequently a diminutive of Cynthia, a name of Greek origin derived from *Kynthos* (Mount Kynthos on Delos), the birthplace of the goddess Artemis, so it carries associations of the moon and the hunt. The spelling Cyndi is a modern, informal variant popularised in mid-20th-century America. The most famous bearer is undoubtedly Cyndi Lauper, the Grammy-winning singer and songwriter whose 1980s anthems like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" made the name globally recognisable. While few places bear this exact spelling, the root Cynthia has inspired mountain names and landmarks worldwide. Notably, Cyndi is also a common short form of Lucinda or Cindy, giving it a spunky, informal feel often linked to the free-spirited 1980s pop culture that made it fashionable in Scotland and beyond.