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Name Origin

Cy is a short form of the names Cyrus, Cynthia, or Cyril. - Cyrus has Persian origins and means 'sun'. - Cynthia is of Greek origin and refers to the goddess Artemis, often associated with the moon. - Cyril is of Greek origin and means 'lordly' or 'masterful'.

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Famous People

Cy Young (1867-1955)

Baseball pitcher

  • Major League Baseball Hall of Famer
  • Holds the record for most career wins (511)

Cy Coleman (1929-2004)

Composer

  • Tony Award winner (twice)
  • Emmy Award nominee

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