Cynthia

SIN-thee-uh2 syllables

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From Greek 'Kynthia', meaning 'moon goddess'. (Greek)

What does Cynthia mean?

Greek: From Greek 'Kynthia', meaning 'moon goddess'.. Cynthia is derived from the Greek word 'Kynthia', which refers to Artemis, the moon goddess. It has been used as a feminine name since ancient times.

Is Cynthia a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Cynthia in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Cynthia in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Cynthia suit?

Classic

Human name

Elegant

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Cynthia

When Cynthia the newcomer arrived at daycare, the toys whispered, "Finally, a toy expert who knows how to shine! Let’s see if she can bring out our inner moon goddess!"

Names similar to Cynthia

Adline — A variant of the name Adeline, meaning 'noble'.Aislinn — Dream or vision in Irish.Anjolie — A variant of the name Angela, meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'.Audrey — Of Old English origin, meaning 'noble strength'.Caesar — The great Roman general — a long-serving dog classic.Cella — Derived from 'cella', meaning 'small room' or 'chamber'.Charmaine — A name of French origin meaning 'delight' or 'charm'.Charmine — Derived from the French name meaning 'song' or 'charm'.

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