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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. Nay96%
  2. Lish96%
  3. Analisa96%
  4. Amalia96%
  5. Alvina96%
  6. Jania96%
  7. Aubriana96%
  8. Marlie96%
  9. Allena96%
  10. Ashlin96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna46%
  2. Tequila48%
  3. Georgette49%
  4. Ramona50%
  5. Bertie50%
  6. Ramie50%
  7. Drea51%
  8. Andrea51%
  9. Constie53%
  10. Connie53%

Love potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Renae96%
  2. Audrianna96%
  3. Araya96%
  4. Janey96%
  5. Bernita96%
  6. Holley96%
  7. Chaya96%
  8. Lucia96%
  9. Maryjo96%
  10. Cathrine96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Jil45%
  3. Jill45%
  4. Jillie45%
  5. Arry46%
  6. Arya46%
  7. Ary46%
  8. Zina48%
  9. Lola48%
  10. Loli48%

Professional potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Lavonne96%
  2. Simran96%
  3. Khadijah96%
  4. Maryelizabeth96%
  5. Pamella96%
  6. Margarett96%
  7. Donielle96%
  8. Ruthann96%
  9. Temperance96%
  10. Vanesa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Kali47%
  3. Kals47%
  4. Ashely48%
  5. Arry49%
  6. Deidre49%
  7. Leonor49%
  8. Arya49%
  9. Ary49%
  10. Khaleesi50%

Crush potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Hadleigh96%
  2. Alyna96%
  3. Jole96%
  4. Aubriana96%
  5. Jennah96%
  6. Livia96%
  7. Alise96%
  8. Layla96%
  9. Danniella96%
  10. Alysha96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Bertie43%
  3. Inez47%
  4. Agnou47%
  5. Ramie47%
  6. Ramona47%
  7. Agnes47%
  8. Hildegarde47%
  9. Drea47%
  10. Zee47%
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