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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. Nay96%
  2. Lish96%
  3. Analisa96%
  4. Jania96%
  5. Aubriana96%
  6. Marlie96%
  7. Allena96%
  8. Ashlin96%
  9. Odalys96%
  10. Dawnie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila48%
  2. Ramie50%
  3. Drea51%
  4. Constie53%
  5. Stance53%
  6. Con53%
  7. Connie-Bee53%
  8. Constant53%
  9. Tut55%
  10. Nes55%

Love potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Audrianna96%
  2. Araya96%
  3. Holley96%
  4. Maryah96%
  5. Eldora96%
  6. Sunday96%
  7. Lotty96%
  8. Rine96%
  9. Christeen96%
  10. Jeane96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Jil45%
  3. Jillie45%
  4. Arry46%
  5. Ary46%
  6. Loli48%
  7. Katee50%
  8. Hail51%
  9. Haïli51%
  10. Scarlie51%

Professional potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Simran96%
  2. Maryelizabeth96%
  3. Pamella96%
  4. Donielle96%
  5. Temperance96%
  6. Janise96%
  7. Kirstyn96%
  8. Jacquelyne96%
  9. Carlyn96%
  10. Eilene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kals47%
  2. Arry49%
  3. Ary49%
  4. Khaleesi50%
  5. Adie51%
  6. Dada51%
  7. Dima54%
  8. Diamonda54%
  9. Diam54%
  10. Heav55%

Crush potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Hadleigh96%
  2. Alyna96%
  3. Jole96%
  4. Aubriana96%
  5. Jennah96%
  6. Alise96%
  7. Danniella96%
  8. Bony96%
  9. Angelyn96%
  10. Jady96%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnou47%
  2. Ramie47%
  3. Hildegarde47%
  4. Drea47%
  5. Zee47%
  6. Nénès47%
  7. Nes47%
  8. Aggie47%
  9. Iny47%
  10. Mar48%
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