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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

Bottom 10

  1. Saray60%
  2. Gema60%
  3. Italia60%
  4. Angeles60%
  5. Roxy64%
  6. Kaydee65%
  7. Lexy66%
  8. Kaily67%
  9. Yocheved67%
  10. Jaya67%

Love potential for Syl

Bottom 10

  1. Lexis55%
  2. Ryanne57%
  3. Roxy57%
  4. Jetta57%
  5. Lexy58%
  6. Nautica59%
  7. Gema60%
  8. Saray60%
  9. Italia60%
  10. Angeles60%

Professional potential for Syl

Bottom 10

  1. Kaili57%
  2. Kierstyn57%
  3. Jazelle59%
  4. Delila59%
  5. Deonna59%
  6. Allysa59%
  7. Dynasty60%
  8. Saray60%
  9. Angeles60%
  10. Gema60%

Crush potential for Syl

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