Woman from Kynthos
Derived from the Greek name Kynthia, it identifies a woman from Mount Kynthos on the island of Delos. In Greek mythology, this was an epithet for the moon goddess Artemis, who was said to have been born there.
Less common today
Cynthia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #88 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Emmy and Tony-winning actress known for Sex and the City
Grammy and Tony-winning singer and actress
Martial arts champion and action film actress
Newbery Medal-winning young adult novelist
Award-winning American short story writer and essayist
Former U.S. Representative and Green Party presidential nominee
Daytime Emmy-winning television actress
