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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. Elois96%
  2. Matilde96%
  3. Elza96%
  4. Ailene96%
  5. Ozell96%
  6. Audry96%
  7. Orie96%
  8. Corrinne96%
  9. Elwyn96%
  10. Madie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner49%
  2. Leeroy52%
  3. Hildegarde55%
  4. Gaston56%
  5. Otho56%
  6. Ernst56%
  7. Viva58%
  8. Durward58%
  9. Enos59%
  10. Toy59%

Love potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Onie96%
  2. Eldora96%
  3. Christeen96%
  4. Jeane96%
  5. Maryrose96%
  6. Antonina96%
  7. Grayce96%
  8. Rutha96%
  9. Theadore96%
  10. Natividad96%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner47%
  2. Toy49%
  3. Leeroy51%
  4. Wm51%
  5. Viva51%
  6. Wyman52%
  7. Cloyd53%
  8. Eris54%
  9. Freeda54%
  10. Verl55%

Professional potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Chesley96%
  2. Lyndell96%
  3. Green95%
  4. Furman94%
  5. Alverta94%
  6. Gardner94%
  7. Ezell94%
  8. Manley94%
  9. Garner94%
  10. Welton94%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston46%
  2. Mcarthur50%
  3. Eris51%
  4. Cleon53%
  5. Lonie56%
  6. Ignatius56%
  7. Armida58%
  8. Minna59%
  9. Arla59%
  10. Santa60%

Crush potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Candelario96%
  2. Madie96%
  3. Beverlee96%
  4. Ailene96%
  5. Marylee96%
  6. Monnie96%
  7. Queenie96%
  8. Madlyn96%
  9. Annamae95%
  10. Roselle95%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner42%
  2. Hildegarde47%
  3. Otho52%
  4. Donato53%
  5. Wm56%
  6. Enos57%
  7. Wyman59%
  8. Durward59%
  9. Sigrid59%
  10. Irena59%
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