Cynthia facts for kids

Cynthia is a girl's name that comes from the ancient Greek word Kynthia. This name means "from Mount Cynthus" on the island of Delos. In Greek mythology, Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, was sometimes called Cynthia because she was born on Mount Cynthus.

There are a few different versions of the name Cynthia. A common shorter version is Cindy. Interestingly, the name Cindy has also been used for tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Basin.

People Named Cynthia

Many well-known people have the name Cynthia. Here are a few examples:

Cynthia Dobrinski

• Cynthia Dobrinski (born 1950) is a talented American composer. She is famous for writing music for handbells, which are musical instruments played by ringing them.

Cynthia Gibb

• Cynthia Gibb (born 1963) is an American actress. She has appeared in many movies and TV shows throughout her career.

Cynthia McKinney

• Cynthia McKinney (born 1955) is an American politician. She served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing parts of Georgia. She was the first African-American woman elected to Congress from Georgia.

Cynthia Nixon

• Cynthia Nixon (born 1966) is an American actress and activist. She is well-known for her roles in popular television series and films.

Cynthia Watros

• Cynthia Watros (born 1968) is an American actress. She is recognized for her work in various TV shows, including soap operas and dramas.

Places Named Cynthia

The name Cynthia is also used for some places:

• Cynthia Peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides, located in northeastern Ontario, Canada.
• Cynthia, Alberta is a small community called a hamlet, found in central Alberta, Canada.