Sylvia
Girl · Latin
sylvia · 3 beats
Meaning
Of the woods; the legendary mother of Romulus and Remus, and the name Sylvia Plath gave a generation of poets.
The vibe
Sylvia is woodland light reading itself onto a page. Vintage and softly ethereal, she carries the quiet ferocity of someone literary, observant, and entirely unwilling to be small.
Quick questions
Is Sylvia a boy's or a girl's name?
Sylvia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
What is a good nickname for Sylvia?
Syl is the natural nickname for Sylvia.
How popular is Sylvia?
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