Cindy is a classic favorite. Today it is still a somewhat popular baby name for girls, though not to the extent it was before. The name grew in popularity from the 1930s up to the 1950s; prior to that, it was of infrequent use only. At the peak of its usage in 1957, 0.965% of baby girls were named Cindy.n addition, Cindy is a diminutive form of the English name Cinderella. Cindy is also a diminutive form (English and Latin) of the English, German, and Greek name Cynthia. Cindy is also a diminutive form (Dutch and English) of the English, Portuguese, and Spanish name Lucinda.
Dardanelles, formerly Hellespont, Turkish Ãanakkale BoÄazÄ±, narrow strait in northwestern Turkey, 38 miles (61 km) long and 0.75 to 4 miles (1.2 to 6.5 km) wide, linking the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara.
Ushant and the Iroise Islands. The island of Ushant (Ouessant in French), 18 miles (30km) off the coast of Le Conquet, is where youâll find Franceâs most westerly point, Pointe de Pern.The island is well known for its lighthouses and treacherous seafaring heritage but especially for its indigenous sheep.Get directions:he Pointe de Pern is mainland Franceâs most westerly site and because of its significance in maritime history, even the rocks enjoy a protected status; one of them is painted white and was used as a marker for sailors to get their bearings.