Cinda

Cinda is an English feminine name that originated as a short form of Lucinda, itself an elaboration of Lucy, ultimately derived from the Latin lux, meaning light. It has also been used independently as a diminutive of Cinderella, the fairy-tale heroine whose name is associated with French cendre, meaning ashes. The name gained modest use in English-speaking countries during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Related forms include Cindy, Linda, and Lucinda.