Message: "Sylvia" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Sylvia

by SpaDance11

2/10/2019, 3:38 AM

Opinions on the name Sylvia and pretty combos for the name

#Sylvia

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- Shaymin

2/12/2019, 10:11 AM

It reminds me of saliva.

Sylvia Beryl
Sylvia Constance
Sylvia Doris
Sylvia Gwendoline
Sylvia Josephine
Sylvia Lily
Sylvia Magdalene

- JemimahGertrude

2/11/2019, 1:44 PM

I named the manipulative grandmother in my story Sylvia. It reminds me of 'silver-tongued'.

- Myosotis

2/10/2019, 4:36 PM

I love Sylvia! I think she balances elegant, vintage and sophisticated with fun and playful. And I think you can make some really beautiful combos for her. My combo is Sylvia Marigold Tilly (there is a whole character name in there, but I love her and it makes such a good combo imo). My favourites are:
Sylvia Nightingale
Sylvia Frances
Sylvia Pearl
Sylvia Alice
Sylvia Beatrix
Sylvia Hermione
Sylvia Winter

- Parthenia (OnyxMoon)

2/10/2019, 2:54 PM

It is alright, especially to be used today because it is not so common. I have only saw it twice, and it isn't a favorite but I don't hate it either.

Sylvia Camilla
Sylvia Octavia
Sylvia Beatrice
Sylvia Anabel
Sylvia Carolina
Sylvia Lucasta
Sylvia Amaryllis
Sylvia Dorothy
Sylvia Estelle
Sylvia Joanne

- Zina (guest)

2/10/2019, 2:38 PM

Always sounded like an old lady’s name to me but people on this site seem to froth it haha it’s not the worst and it does lend itself well to some nice combos

- solveig (zfluffyboots)

2/10/2019, 2:13 PM

I love Sylvia. It's a glittering and elegant name.

Sylvia Liora
Sylvia Violet
Sylvia Diane

- Fictionfan861 (guest)

2/10/2019, 9:42 AM

Timeless and BEAUTIFUL! I have a 1 year old niece named, 'Sylvia Charlotte' ♥ I think that combination is SO lovely.

Other ideas:
Sylvia Rose
Sylvia Eleanor, Eleanor Sylvia
Sylvia Elizabeth
Sylvia Gabrielle
Sylvia Jade
Sylvia June
Sylvia Margaret
Sylvia Paige
Sylvia Roslyn
Sylvia Marlene

- Raven Briar (Constant)

2/10/2019, 9:04 AM

Sylvia is less slippery than Sylvie, but I prefer Silva and Silvanus.

Sylvia Yvette
Sylvia Elizabeth
Sylvia Ruth
Sylvia Giselle
Sylvia Catherine

- Martha (CarolineCarolina) +1

2/10/2019, 5:45 AM

I think Sylvia is a beautiful name, though I prefer Sylvie at the moment.

I'm surprised Sylvia hasn't gotten more popular. It seems of a piece with other popular names at the moment.

I think there are two ways to go with Sylvia. You can play up its sort of seriousness:
Sylvia Jane
Sylvia Eleanor
Sylvia Louise
Sylvia Mary
Sylvia Frances
Sylvia Helen
Sylvia Margaret
Sylvia Charlotte

or you can play up its flowy-ness
Sylvia Laurel
Sylvia Madeleine
Sylvia Margot
Sylvia Violet
Sylvia Rosalind
Sylvia Camille
Sylvia Beatrice
Sylvia Emmeline

- holeyg

2/10/2019, 8:35 AM

I particularly like your suggestions of Margaret and Margot.

I'm not a huge fan of Sylvia; I think the 'lv' combination reminds me of names like Elvira. I do like it rather better when spelled "Silvia" - that spelling looks lighter somehow.

On the positive side, Sylvia makes me think of the forest (sylvan), elves (probably because of the "lv" sound), sprites (sylph) and silver.

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