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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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Friendship potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Marianna96%
  2. Jayda96%
  3. Sanaa96%
  4. Dania96%
  5. Shaniya96%
  6. Aida96%
  7. Aliya96%
  8. Audrina96%
  9. Aleah96%
  10. Amiya96%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa57%
  2. Yaretzi60%
  3. Marcela60%
  4. Rebeca60%
  5. Jazlynn60%
  6. Milagros60%
  7. Analia60%
  8. Noelia60%
  9. Saniya62%
  10. Desire63%

Love potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Ally96%
  2. Abbigail96%
  3. Luisa96%
  4. Lisette96%
  5. Kamille96%
  6. Maliyah96%
  7. Giovanna96%
  8. Aliana96%
  9. Cherish96%
  10. Magaly96%

Bottom 10

  1. Rihanna52%
  2. Miley56%
  3. Kinsey59%
  4. Jazlynn60%
  5. Rebeca60%
  6. Analia60%
  7. Marcela60%
  8. Yaretzi60%
  9. Noelia60%
  10. Unique60%

Professional potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Vanesa96%
  2. Anneliese92%
  3. Kiersten92%
  4. Jackeline91%
  5. Karley88%
  6. Cydney88%
  7. Lilyana88%
  8. Graciela88%
  9. Damaris88%
  10. Shaylee88%

Bottom 10

  1. Rihanna51%
  2. Aryana53%
  3. Kayli54%
  4. Brisa55%
  5. Litzy55%
  6. Isis56%
  7. Cherish57%
  8. Natalya58%
  9. Anastacia58%
  10. Unique59%

Crush potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Aida96%
  2. Cambria96%
  3. Arely96%
  4. Shira96%
  5. Yoselin96%
  6. Soraya96%
  7. Maliyah96%
  8. Lucie96%
  9. Perla96%
  10. Jaelyn96%

Bottom 10

  1. Annika56%
  2. Aniya56%
  3. Allyssa58%
  4. Lisbeth59%
  5. Desire59%
  6. Marcela60%
  7. Noelia60%
  8. Analia60%
  9. Milagros60%
  10. Rebeca60%
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