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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. Delvin88%
  2. Darron88%
  3. Daren87%
  4. Bryon86%
  5. Theron85%
  6. Kareem84%
  7. Douglass84%
  8. Chadwick83%
  9. Antwan83%
  10. Thad81%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich51%
  2. Hans55%
  3. Scotty57%
  4. Federico60%
  5. Wilfredo60%
  6. Leopoldo60%
  7. Josh63%
  8. Darrick64%
  9. Daron66%
  10. Dion66%

Love potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Danial91%
  2. Glendon89%
  3. Darron88%
  4. Edwardo87%
  5. Giuseppe86%
  6. Kareem85%
  7. Delvin85%
  8. Rodrick83%
  9. Reggie79%
  10. Bryon78%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich44%
  2. Hans53%
  3. Scotty55%
  4. Dion56%
  5. Brant57%
  6. Josh58%
  7. Darrick59%
  8. Kraig59%
  9. Wilfredo60%
  10. Shad60%

Professional potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Scot90%
  2. Kraig88%
  3. Glendon87%
  4. Darron87%
  5. Rodrick87%
  6. Delvin87%
  7. Carlo85%
  8. Danial82%
  9. Reggie81%
  10. Jed81%

Bottom 10

  1. Wilfredo60%
  2. Federico60%
  3. Cedrick60%
  4. Edwardo61%
  5. Theron61%
  6. Alfonzo62%
  7. Shad66%
  8. Donnell66%
  9. Thad68%
  10. Scotty69%

Crush potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Bryon93%
  2. Antione87%
  3. Darron86%
  4. Delvin84%
  5. Daren84%
  6. Thad84%
  7. Deron83%
  8. Kareem83%
  9. Carlo83%
  10. Donny83%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich44%
  2. Hans56%
  3. Leopoldo60%
  4. Federico60%
  5. Wilfredo60%
  6. Dion61%
  7. Daron61%
  8. Brant65%
  9. Abdul66%
  10. Darrick66%
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