Cynthia Ewing

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cynthia Ewing — from Mount Kynthos
727K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cynthia Ewing is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Cynthia is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Cynthia is a feminine given name. It is often thought to be of Greek origin (Ancient Greek: Κυνθία, romanized: Kynthía, lit. 'from Mount Cynthus', on the island of Delos), but words and names with "inth" are actually Pre-Greek names belonging to another language family, before the Indo-European migrations. The name has been in use in the Anglosphere since the 17th century. There are various spellings for this name, and it can be abbreviated to Cindy, Cyndi, Cyndy, Cinny, or occasionally to Thea, Tia, or Thia. The surname Ewing: The surname Ewing is of Scottish origin, and is an Anglicised form derived from the Gaelic clan name Clann Eóghain meaning "Children of Eógan". The forename Eógan is thought to derive ultimately from the Greek eugenḗs (ευγενής), meaning 'noble' or literally 'well-born'. The earliest known coat of arms in the name Ewing appears in the Workman Armorial dated 1566. Cynthia is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 727K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cynthia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cynthia

Meaning: from Mount Kynthos

Greek

Cynthia is a feminine given name. It is often thought to be of Greek origin (Ancient Greek: Κυνθία, romanized: Kynthía, lit. 'from Mount Cynthus', on the island of Delos), but words and names with "inth" are actually Pre-Greek names belonging to another language family, before the Indo-European migrations. The name has been in use in the Anglosphere since the 17th century. There are various spellings for this name, and it can be abbreviated to Cindy, Cyndi, Cyndy, Cinny, or occasionally to Thea, Tia, or Thia.

Surname: Ewing

Greek

The surname Ewing is of Scottish origin, and is an Anglicised form derived from the Gaelic clan name Clann Eóghain meaning "Children of Eógan". The forename Eógan is thought to derive ultimately from the Greek eugenḗs (ευγενής), meaning 'noble' or literally 'well-born'. The earliest known coat of arms in the name Ewing appears in the Workman Armorial dated 1566.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cynthia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cynthia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cynthia Ewing:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cynthia?
The first name Cynthia originates from Greek. Cynthia is a feminine given name. It is often thought to be of Greek origin (Ancient Greek: Κυνθία, romanized: Kynthía, lit. 'from Mount Cynthus', on the island of Delos), but words and names with "inth" are actually Pre-Greek names belonging to another language family, before the Indo-European migrations. The name has been in use in the Anglosphere since the 17th century. There are various spellings for this name, and it can be abbreviated to Cindy, Cyndi, Cyndy, Cinny, or occasionally to Thea, Tia, or Thia.
When was Cynthia most popular?
The name Cynthia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ewing?
The surname Ewing originates from Greek. The surname Ewing is of Scottish origin, and is an Anglicised form derived from the Gaelic clan name Clann Eóghain meaning "Children of Eógan". The forename Eógan is thought to derive ultimately from the Greek eugenḗs (ευγενής), meaning 'noble' or literally 'well-born'. The earliest known coat of arms in the name Ewing appears in the Workman Armorial dated 1566.
How common is the surname Ewing?
The surname Ewing is shared by approximately 33K people worldwide.
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