Cyd

Short form of Cydney, spelling variation of Sydney, French

"Saint-Denis"

Cyd Origin and Meaning

The name Cyd is a girl's name meaning "Saint-Denis".

This unusual spelling of a simple name is notable as the name of dancer Cyd Charisse, whose given name was Tula Ellice but whose brother's mispronunciation of Sis begat Sid. Famed dance teacher Arthur Freed varied it to Cyd.