Cynthia Hendren

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cynthia Hendren — from Mount Kynthos
727K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cynthia Hendren 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 Hendren: Bob Hendren (1923–1999), American footballer Denis Hendren (1882–1962), English cricketer, brother of Patsy James Hendren (footballer) (1885–1915), Scottish footballer Jim Hendren (born 1963), member of the Arkansas State Senate and son of former State Senator Kim Hendren Kim Hendren (born 1938), current member of the Arkansas House of Representatives and former member of the Arkansas State Senate Patsy Hendren (1889–1962), English cricketer, brother of Denis 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: Hendren

Scottish

Bob Hendren (1923–1999), American footballer Denis Hendren (1882–1962), English cricketer, brother of Patsy James Hendren (footballer) (1885–1915), Scottish footballer Jim Hendren (born 1963), member of the Arkansas State Senate and son of former State Senator Kim Hendren Kim Hendren (born 1938), current member of the Arkansas House of Representatives and former member of the Arkansas State Senate Patsy Hendren (1889–1962), English cricketer, brother of Denis

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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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Notable People Named Cynthia Hendren

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Hendren?
The surname Hendren originates from Scottish. Bob Hendren (1923–1999), American footballer Denis Hendren (1882–1962), English cricketer, brother of Patsy James Hendren (footballer) (1885–1915), Scottish footballer Jim Hendren (born 1963), member of the Arkansas State Senate and son of former State Senator Kim Hendren Kim Hendren (born 1938), current member of the Arkansas House of Representatives and former member of the Arkansas State Senate Patsy Hendren (1889–1962), English cricketer, brother of Denis
What are the origins of the name Cynthia Hendren?
The name Cynthia Hendren combines two different traditions: the first name Cynthia has Greek roots, while the surname Hendren originates from Scottish.
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