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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Of the forest
- Origin
- French (from Latin)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SIL-vee
Sylvie is a French name, rooted in Latin, meaning "of the forest" — pronounced SIL-vee. It carries a classic style with an outdoorsy, nature-inspired, worldly feel, and shows up in U.S. baby name records going all the way back to 1909.
Meaning & Origin of Sylvie
Meaning: Of the forest.
Origin: French (from Latin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sylvie
SIL-veeIPA /ˈsɪlvi/
Popularity of Sylvie
In 2024, Sylvie hit #360 with 868 babies given the name — the highest point it's reached across the entire 1909-2024 span of Social Security data.
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FAQ
What does the name Sylvie mean?
Of the forest. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sylvie?
Sylvie is pronounced SIL-vee (IPA: /ˈsɪlvi/).
Is Sylvie a popular name right now?
Sylvie is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #360 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1909–2024.)
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