SYLVIA  

Gender: F
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "from the forest"

Popularity in 2008: #559

The musical, sylvan qualities of Sylvia have faded over the years, and the name is seen as middle-aged or older. The French Sylvie is a more attractive option.

Variations:
Sylvana, Silvania, Sylva, Silvanna, Silvie, Silvaine, Sylvee, Sylvian, Sylvine, Silvianne, Zilvia, Sylviana

International Variations:
Sylvianne, Sylvette, Sylvie (French) Silivia (Hawaiian) Silva (Italian) Silwia (Polish) Silvina, Silvia, Silvana, Silveria (Spanish)

Sylvia is being discussed in our message boards:

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Read Nameberry blog posts about Sylvia:

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