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Sylvia

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Meaning and origin
Sylvia is a Latin girl name. The meaning of the name is `From the Forest `.

Where is it used?
The name Sylvia is mainly used in English, Scandinavian and in German.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Silvia (In Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, English, German, Ancient Roman and in Roman Mythology)

See also
In Polish: Sylwia
In French: Sylvie

What Sylvia`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Sylvia:
it not common
The worst thing about the name:
misspelling it Saliva
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
no clue
Extra information:
I love my name
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
It's Unique & Elegent
The worst thing about the name:
When people tease the name and purposely mispronounce it and say Saliva
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
idk...i never thought about any other name that could fit with me
Extra information:
NO DOUBT SILVIA IS A GREAT NAME FOR ANY GURL
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
I love my name.. i do agreee about people pronouncing it wrong n even spelling it wrong still its unique...
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
Its unique in its own way and mysterious. And coming from the forest is something to think about.
The worst thing about the name:
Some people pronounce it wrong on a number of reasons
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
Rinda
Extra information:
It is not known as much as it was used to be.
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
It is the letter S that means sweet meaning that all Sylvias are sweet.
The worst thing about the name:
I really dnt know
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
I would have cried all the time for not having been named Sylvia!!!
Extra information:
I love all the Sylvias all over the world because they are so sweet as the first letter of the name stands for
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
Depends on the person behind the name!
The worst thing about the name:
Spelling is a problem 4 others. Pronunciation is also a problem among other language groups.
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
Tanya
Extra information:
Sylvia is a name thats few and far between others. Scarce.
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
its fantastic and unique
The worst thing about the name:
no one can say it right! everyone calls me cinthia!
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
juliete
Extra information:
just love it!
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
souds sweet
The worst thing about the name:
nothing, i used to think the meaning but its ok the forest is anice place for peace and love you can enjoy nature
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
i wouldn't want any
Extra information:
when my friends call me they are always happy and say its an easy name
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
It's pretty uncommon
The worst thing about the name:
I hate it when people spell it wrong (Slyvia, Silvia)
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
IDK, maybe something exotic.
Extra information:
I hate it when people call me Saliva. Hello, that is not funny.
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
It's not too common
The worst thing about the name:
When they pronouce it wrong
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
it would be Gia
Extra information:
it's a pretty sexy name
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
its easy and uniqe
The worst thing about the name:
the way people spell it
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
ANGEL
Extra information:
i love ma name
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
With a seductive name like this, you always get what you want. :)
The worst thing about the name:
Dangerously close to Saliva (Syliva). Everyone always thinks they're so clever for using that one.
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
Then I wouldn't be God-like.
Extra information:
::From The Forest::
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
its pretty n unique
The worst thing about the name:
it can b changed to sylvie
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
god knows
Extra information:
ummm....i jus love my name!!!!
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
Its pretty like
The worst thing about the name:
It can be changed into Saliva
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
I have no idea maybe April
Extra information:
I wish people would learn to spell it right Oh and its wonderful being the only Sylvia In a Room
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
its polish
The worst thing about the name:
idunno
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
idunno
Extra information:
no
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
it's sounds unique
The worst thing about the name:
d meaning, y d Forest, i'm definitely not from the forest
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
maybe any name wit some lucks attached to their meaning
Extra information:
God's own
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
it is unusual
The worst thing about the name:
it doesnt fit until you grow up
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
as i child i wanted to be called Elizabeth
Extra information:
i like the name now it carries gravitas
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
it's best name.. ever!
The worst thing about the name:
many people have same name with me..
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
may be it won't be fix with my whole life
Extra information:
call me sylvia, all sylvias!! ^.^
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
i love my name selvia
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
i will be sad
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
it's just perfect..i walk in a room wit no duplicate.
The worst thing about the name:
when dey mess it up
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
hmm..i dunno..still sylvia or thierhenri
Extra information:
i love da name sylvia nd ma first gurl wud be sylvia
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
only my really hot teacher can say it and when he does it sounds too good
The worst thing about the name:
too boring
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
justyna
Extra information:
when it's said right, it sounds soo good
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
nothing i hate it
The worst thing about the name:
the name it is horrable
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
i would love to be named stacy
Extra information:
nothing
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
it's a beautyful name
The worst thing about the name:
most people can't spell it correctly
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
Celine or probably selene
Extra information:
I love my name
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
Has a pretty ring to it ...say it out loud!
The worst thing about the name:
I used to think it was an old woman's name
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
Probably a Diana
Extra information:
I like being the only Sylvia in the room everywhere I go :)
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
Its so unique! No one else has it!
The worst thing about the name:
People not able to spell it right..
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
hmm..Ava mayb?
Extra information:
I love my name! Wouldnt change it for anything!
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
I worked with 5 Chris's male and female...also other duplicate names of coworkers. I'm the only Sylvia!
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing really.
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
I love the name Aniya!!!
Extra information:
I wish everybody would pronounce my name correctly. It's very beautiful when said the right way.
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
Its a beautiful unique name
The worst thing about the name:
People calling me sylvester for a laugh!
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
Hmm dunno!
Extra information:
Nope..
The best thing about the name Sylvia:
Everyone Tells me it's a Beautiful name
The worst thing about the name:
People telling you that they haven't heard that name in a while
If my name wasn`t Sylvia....:
unknown
Extra information:
Sylvia is a unique name and I love it.

More `Sylvia` links
Sylvia as abbreviation
Actors named Sylvia
Sylvia in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Sylvia

Sylvia appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 532. In the last 128 years Sylvia has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 4 times. 1940 was a `top year` for the name Sylvia. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #62. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	532
2006	520
2005	527
2004	558
2003	550
2002	515
2001	526
2000	505
1999	487
1998	470
1997	486
1996	456
1995	437
1994	427
1993	375
1992	363
1991	322
1990	333
1980	264
1970	189
1960	121
1950	97
1940	62
1930	132
1920	85
1910	92
1900	137
1890	158
1880	162