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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. Pamela96%
  2. Sharon96%
  3. Sherry96%
  4. Linda96%
  5. Cheryl96%
  6. Claudia95%
  7. Eileen95%
  8. Deborah93%
  9. Kevin93%
  10. Elaine93%

Bottom 10

  1. John45%
  2. Joseph51%
  3. Connie53%
  4. Constance53%
  5. Karl54%
  6. Johnny57%
  7. Jimmy57%
  8. Roberta57%
  9. Martha57%
  10. Tommy57%

Love potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Linda96%
  2. Renee96%
  3. Annette96%
  4. Sandra96%
  5. Nancy96%
  6. Denise96%
  7. Sue96%
  8. Glenda96%
  9. Yvonne96%
  10. Suzanne96%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Lee42%
  3. Johnny46%
  4. Jimmy51%
  5. Dean51%
  6. Jon52%
  7. Don52%
  8. Jeff55%
  9. Tommy55%
  10. Phillip55%

Professional potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. John92%
  2. Christine92%
  3. Paul91%
  4. Connie89%
  5. Constance89%
  6. Martin89%
  7. Donna88%
  8. Gary88%
  9. Julie88%
  10. Micheal87%

Bottom 10

  1. Dean55%
  2. Carla55%
  3. Wanda59%
  4. Gloria60%
  5. Karl61%
  6. Jimmy62%
  7. Regina62%
  8. Marilyn62%
  9. Melody62%
  10. Jane63%

Crush potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Pamela96%
  2. Sherry96%
  3. Linda96%
  4. Eileen96%
  5. Tammy95%
  6. Nancy95%
  7. Cheryl95%
  8. Darlene95%
  9. Sharon95%
  10. Phyllis95%

Bottom 10

  1. John43%
  2. Roberta48%
  3. Constance48%
  4. Martha48%
  5. Connie48%
  6. Karl49%
  7. Joseph50%
  8. Barbara51%
  9. Anne56%
  10. Ann56%
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