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Cys

Boy Name day: June 16
Cys is a short form of Cyrus: on birth records it is written Cyrus (23,419 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Cyrus page.
Origin: Old Persian. Meaning: Possibly 'sun' or 'young'; meaning uncertain.
From Greek Kyros, from Old Persian Kuruš; the original meaning is debated (often linked to 'sun' or 'young').

Name day for Cys

June 16

Why this day? Cys is a short form of Cyrus, and shares its name day.

Cys is celebrated in the United States on June 16.

The story of the name Cys

Cys is a short form of Cyrus. It keeps its origin (Old Persian) and meaning — possibly 'sun' or 'young'; meaning uncertain, and shares its name day, June 16.

On birth records, Cys is rarely written as such: the Cyss are Cyruss (23,419 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Cyrus page.

Frequently asked questions about Cys

What does Cys mean?

Cys is a short form of Cyrus, which means possibly 'sun' or 'young'; meaning uncertain.

When is Cys's name day?

June 16, together with Cyrus: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Cys a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Cyrus.

Cys's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 9/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Cys

Top 10

  1. Dianna93%
  2. Glenna92%
  3. Lynne91%
  4. Marianne90%
  5. Jayne90%
  6. Joni90%
  7. Becky90%
  8. Leann89%
  9. Betsy88%
  10. Laurel88%

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky43%
  2. Pam51%
  3. Janis53%
  4. Margarita57%
  5. Jeannie58%
  6. Bernadette60%
  7. Janette62%
  8. Janie67%
  9. Rosetta67%
  10. Therese67%

Love potential for Cys

Top 10

  1. Francine85%
  2. Bernadette85%
  3. Jeanine85%
  4. Betsy85%
  5. Doreen83%
  6. Susanne83%
  7. Patrice82%
  8. Janine82%
  9. Nadine82%
  10. Janette82%

Bottom 10

  1. Pam42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Vicky42%
  4. Jeannie53%
  5. Mona55%
  6. Margo55%
  7. Gwen59%
  8. Lou59%
  9. Shelley59%
  10. Lorna62%

Professional potential for Cys

Top 10

  1. Betsy84%
  2. Dianna82%
  3. Rae82%
  4. Becky82%
  5. Cathleen80%
  6. Debora79%
  7. Jeri77%
  8. Marianne77%
  9. Shelia75%
  10. Patti74%

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette42%
  2. Lorie49%
  3. Bernadette50%
  4. Janette50%
  5. Jeannie50%
  6. Shelly51%
  7. Tammie51%
  8. Vicky52%
  9. Deloris53%
  10. Lou54%

Crush potential for Cys

Top 10

  1. Leann91%
  2. Sheri90%
  3. Darla89%
  4. Pam89%
  5. Sherri89%
  6. Sheryl89%
  7. Ladonna88%
  8. Jeri88%
  9. Lynne87%
  10. Tammie87%

Bottom 10

  1. Trudy57%
  2. Janis57%
  3. Jeannie60%
  4. Janette62%
  5. Janine63%
  6. Margarita64%
  7. Jacquelyn65%
  8. Bernadette68%
  9. Roxanne68%
  10. Teri69%
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