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Syl

Girl Name day: November 3 In French: Sil
Syl is a short form of Sylvia: on birth records it is written Sylvia (241,889 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Sylvia page. Also a short form of Sylvester, Syble, Sylvie.
Origin: Latin. Meaning: 'Of the forest/wood'.
Feminine of Silvius, from Latin 'silva' (forest, woodland).

Name day for Syl

November 3

Why this day? Syl is a short form of Sylvia, and shares its name day.

Syl is celebrated in France on November 5; the United States on November 3.

The story of the name Syl

Syl is a short form of Sylvia. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — 'Of the forest/wood', and shares its name day, November 3.

On birth records, Syl is rarely written as such: the Syls are Sylvias (241,889 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Sylvia page. Syl is also a short form of Sylvester, Syble, Sylvie.

Frequently asked questions about Syl

What does Syl mean?

Syl is a short form of Sylvia, which means 'Of the forest/wood'.

When is Syl's name day?

November 3, together with Sylvia: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Syl a name in its own right?

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

Syl's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Alvina96%
  2. Elois96%
  3. Matilde96%
  4. Ailene96%
  5. Belle96%
  6. Lena96%
  7. Flora96%
  8. Catharine96%
  9. Etta96%
  10. Lelia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna46%
  2. Ramona50%
  3. Bertie50%
  4. Ruthie55%
  5. Hildegarde55%
  6. Inez55%
  7. Ruth55%
  8. Agnes55%
  9. Lola56%
  10. Viva58%

Love potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Annetta96%
  2. Eldora96%
  3. Christeen96%
  4. Jeane96%
  5. Maryrose96%
  6. Antonina96%
  7. Grayce96%
  8. Rutha96%
  9. Antonette96%
  10. Lula96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola48%
  2. Viva51%
  3. Lulu52%
  4. Freeda54%
  5. Bertie55%
  6. Edythe56%
  7. Erna56%
  8. Ada57%
  9. Leonor58%
  10. Pinkie58%

Professional potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Lavonne96%
  2. Margarett96%
  3. Ruthann96%
  4. Alverta94%
  5. Millicent94%
  6. Margarete92%
  7. Cleta92%
  8. Neta92%
  9. Margret92%
  10. Albertha92%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor49%
  2. Ada51%
  3. Idella52%
  4. Roxie55%
  5. Lulu56%
  6. Lola57%
  7. Tillie57%
  8. Armida58%
  9. Minna59%
  10. Maxine59%

Crush potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Estella96%
  2. Pansy96%
  3. Lois96%
  4. Melba96%
  5. Georgianna96%
  6. Estelle96%
  7. Florine96%
  8. Belle96%
  9. Lelia96%
  10. Rosina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Bertie43%
  3. Inez47%
  4. Ramona47%
  5. Agnes47%
  6. Hildegarde47%
  7. Ruth48%
  8. Ruthie48%
  9. Alberta52%
  10. Norma53%
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