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Sylvie

Meaning: Of the forest

About Sylvie

Sylvie is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Its most-cited short meaning is “Of the forest,” a sense that travels well across languages. Related spellings and variants include Sylvia. Indicative pronunciation: sil-VEE. Popular note: French classic. When considering Sylvie, check how it sounds with a surname, everyday nicknames, and spelling confusion across countries.

Origin

Latin

Variants

Sylvia

Pronunciation

sil-VEE

Popularity note

French classic

FAQ — Sylvie

What does the name Sylvie mean?

Short meaning: Of the forest. See the long description above for cultural context.

What is the origin of Sylvie?

Most associated origin: Latin.

Are there variants of Sylvie?

Related forms: Sylvia.