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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. Noah96%
  2. Jade96%
  3. Aaliyah96%
  4. Pamela96%
  5. Heather96%
  6. Amanda96%
  7. Naomi96%
  8. Lena96%
  9. Alicia96%
  10. Gabrielle96%

Bottom 10

  1. John45%
  2. Jack45%
  3. Shane45%
  4. Sean45%
  5. Shawn45%
  6. Juan45%
  7. Johnnie45%
  8. Ivan46%
  9. Roland48%
  10. Herbert49%

Love potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Linda96%
  2. Noah96%
  3. Renee96%
  4. Annette96%
  5. Margaret96%
  6. Madeline96%
  7. Sandra96%
  8. Nancy96%
  9. Lorraine96%
  10. Denise96%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Ivan42%
  3. Lee42%
  4. Jill45%
  5. Johnny46%
  6. Arnold46%
  7. Clayton48%
  8. Owen49%
  9. Clyde51%
  10. Hailey51%

Professional potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Chester95%
  2. Abraham94%
  3. John92%
  4. Johnnie92%
  5. Christina92%
  6. Sean92%
  7. Juan92%
  8. Christine92%
  9. Shane92%
  10. Kristin92%

Bottom 10

  1. Alexander49%
  2. Ada51%
  3. Chad52%
  4. Chase53%
  5. Max54%
  6. Dean55%
  7. Whitney55%
  8. Kendra55%
  9. Carla55%
  10. Destiny56%

Crush potential for Syl

Top 10

  1. Layla96%
  2. Jade96%
  3. Lois96%
  4. Naomi96%
  5. Melinda96%
  6. Jennifer96%
  7. Pamela96%
  8. Allison96%
  9. Gabrielle96%
  10. Noah96%

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert42%
  2. John43%
  3. Johnnie43%
  4. Sean43%
  5. Shane43%
  6. Shawn43%
  7. Juan43%
  8. Jack43%
  9. Ivan44%
  10. Agnes47%
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