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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. Alvina96%
  2. Elois96%
  3. Matilde96%
  4. Elza96%
  5. Ailene96%
  6. Larue96%
  7. Garland96%
  8. Ozell96%
  9. Audry96%
  10. Belle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack45%
  2. Johnnie45%
  3. Johnie45%
  4. Erna46%
  5. Roland48%
  6. Werner49%
  7. Herbert49%
  8. Ramona50%
  9. Bertie50%
  10. Conrad50%

Love potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Onie96%
  2. Annetta96%
  3. Eldora96%
  4. Christeen96%
  5. Jeane96%
  6. Maryrose96%
  7. Antonina96%
  8. Grayce96%
  9. Rutha96%
  10. Theadore96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alpha44%
  2. Arnold46%
  3. Oren46%
  4. Werner47%
  5. Buck48%
  6. Lola48%
  7. Will48%
  8. Toy49%
  9. Wiley50%
  10. Clyde51%

Professional potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Chesley96%
  2. Lavonne96%
  3. Ellsworth96%
  4. Lyndell96%
  5. Everette96%
  6. Margarett96%
  7. Ruthann96%
  8. Vernie96%
  9. Garnett96%
  10. Green95%

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton45%
  2. Gaston46%
  3. Leonor49%
  4. Mcarthur50%
  5. Ada51%
  6. Eris51%
  7. Idella52%
  8. Cleon53%
  9. Roxie55%
  10. Lucious55%

Crush potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Estella96%
  2. Pansy96%
  3. Lorenza96%
  4. Lois96%
  5. Melba96%
  6. Georgianna96%
  7. Estelle96%
  8. Garland96%
  9. Florine96%
  10. Belle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Herbert42%
  3. Werner42%
  4. Johnnie43%
  5. Johnie43%
  6. Bertie43%
  7. Jack43%
  8. Inez47%
  9. Ramona47%
  10. Agnes47%
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