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I've been pondering the name Sylvia lately. I've never met anyone with the name, though I realize it's not very unique. I like how gently old-fashioned and classical it is.
What are your opinions on the name Sylvia? Can anyone think of any combos they would pair it with, in either the first or second spot? What might siblings of a Sylvia be called?
What are your opinions on the name Sylvia? Can anyone think of any combos they would pair it with, in either the first or second spot? What might siblings of a Sylvia be called?
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I don't like Sylvia, it sounds so old and matronly. I much prefer the fresher and spunkier, Sylvie. My nephew's wife is, Silvia.
Sylvia Josephine
Sylvia Gabrielle
Sylvia Melisande
Sylvia Audrey
Sylvia Bridget
Sylvia Charlotte
Sylvia Katherine
Sylvia Lorelei
Sylvia Madeline
Sylvia Rosemary
Alice Sylvia
Blythe Sylvia
Eleanor Sylvia
Harriet Sylvia
Ivy Sylvia
June Sylvia
Laurel Sylvia
Margaret Sylvia
Ruth Sylvia
Willa Sylvia
Sylvia Josephine
Sylvia Gabrielle
Sylvia Melisande
Sylvia Audrey
Sylvia Bridget
Sylvia Charlotte
Sylvia Katherine
Sylvia Lorelei
Sylvia Madeline
Sylvia Rosemary
Alice Sylvia
Blythe Sylvia
Eleanor Sylvia
Harriet Sylvia
Ivy Sylvia
June Sylvia
Laurel Sylvia
Margaret Sylvia
Ruth Sylvia
Willa Sylvia
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I love the sylvan meaning, and I've always had a close affinity with it because it's my own name. :) I'm Sylvia Anne (MN comes from my grandmothers, Ann & Anna).
I've met other Sylvias, but very few my age. I think it will get more popular, but right now I enjoy having a less-than-common name.
(If you want to know, I have 3 sisters named Victoria, Leandra, & Geneva. My brothers' names are mostly for honouring, so they are a different style.)
I've met other Sylvias, but very few my age. I think it will get more popular, but right now I enjoy having a less-than-common name.
(If you want to know, I have 3 sisters named Victoria, Leandra, & Geneva. My brothers' names are mostly for honouring, so they are a different style.)
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Wow
You and your sisters have such gorgeous names! Like something out of a storybook. And it's nice to see that A Sylvia enjoys her name!
You and your sisters have such gorgeous names! Like something out of a storybook. And it's nice to see that A Sylvia enjoys her name!
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Yeah I have no idea why it's more popular
I've only ever met one person with this name, and I've always thought it's one of the most beautiful names out there. It reminds me of icicles. I don't understand why people view it as an old lady name. I've never seen it that way. It's just georgeous and it's way overdue to become popular. I think I'll reconsider it today. I have trouble imagining what a little Sylvia would look like, but I'd just love to see this name used more.
I've only ever met one person with this name, and I've always thought it's one of the most beautiful names out there. It reminds me of icicles. I don't understand why people view it as an old lady name. I've never seen it that way. It's just georgeous and it's way overdue to become popular. I think I'll reconsider it today. I have trouble imagining what a little Sylvia would look like, but I'd just love to see this name used more.
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Sylvia Plath
Yes, I was trying to think of famous Sylvias, and she was the first one to come to mind. Actually the only one.
She is a tragic figure, but I like the soulfulness that comes with the name association as well. Is that a bad thing? I don't know. I bet we all share a name with some unfortunate person or another :)
I was not sure if I preferred Silvia over Sylvia, and after writing it out, I think I like the Syl- version. There is something a touch more dramatic about it. More Victorian, while Silvia seems somehow more modern.
It definitely is an old-lady name :) I think it's in a bit of a limbo at the moment - not as hip as Alice or Charlotte yet, but also no longer considered "ugly". I bet it'll be next up for hipster revival, along with Maud and Ralph.
Yes, I was trying to think of famous Sylvias, and she was the first one to come to mind. Actually the only one.
She is a tragic figure, but I like the soulfulness that comes with the name association as well. Is that a bad thing? I don't know. I bet we all share a name with some unfortunate person or another :)
I was not sure if I preferred Silvia over Sylvia, and after writing it out, I think I like the Syl- version. There is something a touch more dramatic about it. More Victorian, while Silvia seems somehow more modern.
It definitely is an old-lady name :) I think it's in a bit of a limbo at the moment - not as hip as Alice or Charlotte yet, but also no longer considered "ugly". I bet it'll be next up for hipster revival, along with Maud and Ralph.
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Oh god, I am loving Sylvia atm. Definitely high up there on my list. Such a lovely lyrical sound, plus I also adore Sylvie.
I like Sylvia with these:
Sylvia Alice
Sylvia Agnes
Sylvia Beatrix
Sylvia Clothilde
Sylvia Constance
Sylvia Elise
Sylvia Emmeline
Sylvia Estelle
Sylvia Ethel
Sylvia Evelyn - too many Vs?
Sylvia Florence
Sylvia Hazel
Sylvia Ingrid
Sylvia Isolde
Sylvia Judith
Sylvia June
Sylvia Laurel
Sylvia Lucy
Sylvia Maeve
Sylvia Magdalene
Sylvia Margaret
Sylvia Marigold
Sylvia Mathilde
Sylvia Myfanwy
Sylvia Nell
Sylvia Paloma
I like Sylvia with these:
Sylvia Alice
Sylvia Agnes
Sylvia Beatrix
Sylvia Clothilde
Sylvia Constance
Sylvia Elise
Sylvia Emmeline
Sylvia Estelle
Sylvia Ethel
Sylvia Evelyn - too many Vs?
Sylvia Florence
Sylvia Hazel
Sylvia Ingrid
Sylvia Isolde
Sylvia Judith
Sylvia June
Sylvia Laurel
Sylvia Lucy
Sylvia Maeve
Sylvia Magdalene
Sylvia Margaret
Sylvia Marigold
Sylvia Mathilde
Sylvia Myfanwy
Sylvia Nell
Sylvia Paloma
This message was edited 7/31/2009, 6:13 PM
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I love the name Sylvia. It's #4 on DH's and my list of names for future daughters, so it probably won't get used in our family, but I love it a lot. My favorite combo is Sylvia Margaret. I think Sylvia works well in combination with other old-fashioned names that are a little more down-to earth (Katherine, Caroline, Rachel, Helen, Penelope)
Siblings for Sylvia would have to be other classic or old-fashioned names. If I had a daughter named Sylvia, her siblings might be named Margaret "Maggie", Elspeth, Julia, Ezra, Asher, or Jonas.
Siblings for Sylvia would have to be other classic or old-fashioned names. If I had a daughter named Sylvia, her siblings might be named Margaret "Maggie", Elspeth, Julia, Ezra, Asher, or Jonas.
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I like Sylvia because it was my grandmother's name. Her full name was Sylvia Lorraine, and I always thought it was a pretty combo.
Here are some other suggestions:
Sylvia Joan
Sylvia Claire
Sylvia Elisabeth
Sylvia Rose
Sylvia Jane
Sylvia Lucille
Sylvia Chloe
Sylvia Rachel
Sylvia Elaine
Sylvia Nicole
Sylvia Genevieve
Sylvia May
Sylvia Ruby
Sylvia Pearl
Annabel Sylvia
Elisabeth Sylvia
Rebecca Sylvia
Verity Sylvia
Iris Sylvia
Katherine Sylvia
Ember Sylvia
Amber Sylvia
Marilyn Sylvia
Maris Sylvia
Ursula Sylvia
Charlotte Sylvia
Daphne Sylvia
Here are some other suggestions:
Sylvia Joan
Sylvia Claire
Sylvia Elisabeth
Sylvia Rose
Sylvia Jane
Sylvia Lucille
Sylvia Chloe
Sylvia Rachel
Sylvia Elaine
Sylvia Nicole
Sylvia Genevieve
Sylvia May
Sylvia Ruby
Sylvia Pearl
Annabel Sylvia
Elisabeth Sylvia
Rebecca Sylvia
Verity Sylvia
Iris Sylvia
Katherine Sylvia
Ember Sylvia
Amber Sylvia
Marilyn Sylvia
Maris Sylvia
Ursula Sylvia
Charlotte Sylvia
Daphne Sylvia
This message was edited 7/31/2009, 4:04 PM
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Sylvia Chloe - I actually quite like this!
Sylvia Genevieve - ohh, very romantic and flowy.
Sylvia Ruby - I love how this really ups the jazz-age appeal of Sylvia
Sylvia Pearl - So beautiful, I love it!
Charlotte Sylvia - I like how the more subdued Charlotte gives Sylvia an almost Gothic air here. It's my favourite of the Sylvia-in-the-middle combos.
I like the suggestions of Pearl, Mabel and Annabel for sisters and Clifton and George for brothers. Thank you!
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