Sílbhe

A rare Irish name with a whispery and poetic sound, Sílbhe might be considered a blend of the Irish elements síl meaning "seed, descendant" and bé meaning "lady", lending it the meaning "noble woman" or "woman with lineage". Alternatively, it may be used as an Irish variation of Sylvia, Cecilia, or Celia, meaning "of the woods, forest", "blind" and "heavenly" respectively, though you may mix the various meanings to get "woman of the woods" or "heavenly lady".

The name appears in Florence Knapp's 2025 novel, The Names.

Pronounced SHEEL-vuh.