Sylvia

forest, wood

GenderGirlOriginLatinSay itSIL-vee-uhPopularityRising
Pronounced SIL-vee-uh

About the name Sylvia

Sylvia carries an earthy, literary elegance, made iconic by the poet Sylvia Plath. It's timeless with gentle woodland roots.

A poetic, introspective girl with a deep connection to nature.

Fun fact

Sylvia comes from the Latin 'silva,' meaning forest or woodland.

Nicknames for Sylvia

SylvieVia

Famous people named Sylvia

  • Sylvia Plath (poet)

Sibling name ideas

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