What is Cindy short for?
In old records, Cindy is usually short for Cynthia. It can also stand for Lucinda and Cinderella. You will find it in American records, chiefly 1900s. The Cindy-to-Cynthia jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Cindy always mean Cynthia?+
Not always. Cindy most often stands for Cynthia, but it also appears for Lucinda and Cinderella. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.
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