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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. Leonardo96%
  2. Roman89%
  3. Beau88%
  4. Silas88%
  5. Jasper88%
  6. Gael86%
  7. Asher86%
  8. Tobias86%
  9. Emmett86%
  10. Simon86%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick57%
  2. King59%
  3. Royce62%
  4. Ryker62%
  5. Titus63%
  6. Jaxson64%
  7. Maddox64%
  8. Sterling64%
  9. Axel65%
  10. Zayden66%

Love potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Emmett88%
  2. Mateo85%
  3. Thaddeus83%
  4. Emiliano83%
  5. Griffin83%
  6. Abel82%
  7. Leonardo82%
  8. Asher81%
  9. Beau81%
  10. Lincoln80%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. King48%
  3. Ryker53%
  4. Ryder55%
  5. Sterling55%
  6. Royce55%
  7. Maddox56%
  8. Hudson56%
  9. Axel56%
  10. Lionel57%

Professional potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Graham92%
  2. Solomon88%
  3. Bennett87%
  4. Asher85%
  5. Mateo84%
  6. Emmett83%
  7. Beau82%
  8. Reed82%
  9. Greyson82%
  10. Simon81%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick47%
  2. Zander49%
  3. Xander49%
  4. Holden52%
  5. King52%
  6. Axel54%
  7. Jayce58%
  8. Jase58%
  9. Kyler58%
  10. Cash58%

Crush potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Kaiden93%
  2. Leonardo93%
  3. Zane91%
  4. Holden91%
  5. Camden90%
  6. Griffin89%
  7. Mateo89%
  8. Roman89%
  9. Beau88%
  10. Braxton87%

Bottom 10

  1. Moses64%
  2. Titus65%
  3. August65%
  4. Abel65%
  5. Solomon68%
  6. Lionel68%
  7. King70%
  8. Bennett71%
  9. Royce72%
  10. Maddox72%
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