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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:

Gender G-GG-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Garland96%
  2. Flora96%
  3. Etta96%
  4. Rena96%
  5. Estelle96%
  6. Celia96%
  7. Effie95%
  8. Myrna95%
  9. Carroll94%
  10. Laverne94%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnie45%
  2. Ramona50%
  3. Conrad50%
  4. Ruthie55%
  5. Inez55%
  6. Elbert55%
  7. Lola56%
  8. Willard57%
  9. Alberta62%
  10. Buddy62%

Love potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Lula96%
  2. Nannie96%
  3. Celia96%
  4. Jewell96%
  5. Estelle96%
  6. Myrna96%
  7. Mable96%
  8. Jeannine94%
  9. Garland94%
  10. Etta94%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola48%
  2. Will48%
  3. Cleo51%
  4. Conrad55%
  5. Willard57%
  6. Johnie57%
  7. Otto58%
  8. Delbert59%
  9. Luther60%
  10. Alton60%

Professional potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Johnie92%
  2. Eunice91%
  3. Willard90%
  4. Addie90%
  5. Cecelia89%
  6. Hugh89%
  7. Alta88%
  8. Burton88%
  9. Ollie87%
  10. Earnest86%

Bottom 10

  1. Virgil56%
  2. Fay56%
  3. Luther56%
  4. Lola57%
  5. Estella60%
  6. Roscoe60%
  7. Ila60%
  8. Merle63%
  9. Iva63%
  10. Jeannette64%

Crush potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Estella96%
  2. Melba96%
  3. Estelle96%
  4. Garland96%
  5. Celia96%
  6. Etta96%
  7. Jewel96%
  8. Rosalie96%
  9. Nannie95%
  10. Angeline95%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnie43%
  2. Inez47%
  3. Ramona47%
  4. Conrad47%
  5. Ruthie48%
  6. Alberta52%
  7. Elbert54%
  8. Willard56%
  9. Hugh58%
  10. Alton58%
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