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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. Amalia96%
  2. Alvina96%
  3. Ely96%
  4. Arie96%
  5. Evelina96%
  6. Luciana96%
  7. Alexandrea96%
  8. Marianna96%
  9. Nannette96%
  10. Ileana96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna46%
  2. Rashawn48%
  3. Santos49%
  4. Georgette49%
  5. Abdullah49%
  6. Lucca50%
  7. German50%
  8. Luka50%
  9. Bertie50%
  10. Germaine50%

Love potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Loyal96%
  2. Renae96%
  3. Janey96%
  4. Bernita96%
  5. Chaya96%
  6. Maryjo96%
  7. Cathrine96%
  8. Annetta96%
  9. Jonna96%
  10. Angelita96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lucca42%
  2. Cain42%
  3. Luka42%
  4. Knox42%
  5. Hal43%
  6. Vladimir44%
  7. Dirk44%
  8. Alpha44%
  9. Erich44%
  10. Slade44%

Professional potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Lavonne96%
  2. Ellsworth96%
  3. Khadijah96%
  4. Everette96%
  5. Margarett96%
  6. Kendal96%
  7. Ruthann96%
  8. Toney96%
  9. Vanesa96%
  10. Vernie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Armani44%
  3. Hilton45%
  4. Kash48%
  5. Ashely48%
  6. Deidre49%
  7. Alexandre49%
  8. Leonor49%
  9. Arya49%
  10. Georgette50%

Crush potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Kaylen96%
  2. Livia96%
  3. Alysha96%
  4. Aida96%
  5. Promise96%
  6. Cambria96%
  7. Edgardo96%
  8. Arely96%
  9. Shira96%
  10. Danita96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Bertie43%
  3. Erich44%
  4. Luka46%
  5. Lucca46%
  6. Germaine47%
  7. Santos47%
  8. Abram48%
  9. German48%
  10. Oren49%
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