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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. Nay96%
  2. Lish96%
  3. Analisa96%
  4. Amalia96%
  5. Alvina96%
  6. Jania96%
  7. Aubriana96%
  8. Zamir96%
  9. Marlie96%
  10. Allena96%

Bottom 10

  1. Jacko45%
  2. Juanjo45%
  3. Seanie45%
  4. Shaw45%
  5. John45%
  6. Jack45%
  7. Shane45%
  8. Shawny45%
  9. Sean45%
  10. Shaney45%

Love potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Loyal96%
  2. Renae96%
  3. Audrianna96%
  4. Araya96%
  5. Janey96%
  6. Onie96%
  7. Bernita96%
  8. Holley96%
  9. Chaya96%
  10. Lucia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Clintie42%
  2. Alaric42%
  3. Elon42%
  4. Karl42%
  5. Lucca42%
  6. Kalle42%
  7. Cain42%
  8. Mav42%
  9. Clint42%
  10. Clinty42%

Professional potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Chesley96%
  2. Lavonne96%
  3. Simran96%
  4. Ellsworth96%
  5. Lyndell96%
  6. Kareen96%
  7. Shlomo96%
  8. Khadijah96%
  9. Maryelizabeth96%
  10. Everette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Paris42%
  3. Ris42%
  4. Pari42%
  5. Anakin42%
  6. Elon42%
  7. Armani44%
  8. Armi44%
  9. Hilton45%
  10. Gaston46%

Crush potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Kaylen96%
  2. Hadleigh96%
  3. Alyna96%
  4. Jole96%
  5. Aubriana96%
  6. Jennah96%
  7. Livia96%
  8. Alise96%
  9. Layla96%
  10. Danniella96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Herbert42%
  3. Herby42%
  4. Werner42%
  5. Herberto42%
  6. Juanito43%
  7. Shanie43%
  8. Shany43%
  9. Juanjo43%
  10. John43%
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