Baby Name Poll Results
Sylva vs. Silva
Which spelling do you prefer?
Can't use Sylvia/Silvia because it sounds funny with surname.
The Top Baby Name is...
Sylva
Silva
Poll created: Apr 08, 2021
Total Votes: 22
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Silva/Sylva is a boy name just so you know. I have an Uncle Silva LOL... Maybe Sylvie would work better with your last name if Sylvia doesn't work.
posted by
Guest
:: 4 years ago |
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What about Sylvie/Silvie?
posted by
Guest
:: 4 years ago |
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Yes came to say Silva/Sylva is a boy name, similar to Silvan/Sylvan.
Silva/Sylva & Silvan/Sylvan for boys.
Sylvie & Sylvia/Silvia for girls.
Silva/Sylva & Silvan/Sylvan for boys.
Sylvie & Sylvia/Silvia for girls.
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Opal
:: 4 years ago |
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I was not aware of that. I've only seen it categorized as a feminine name. I'll look into that more, thanks. We have other names on the list, just narrowing it down.
The -ie- sound is actually what throws off Sylvia with the surname, so Sylvie just sounds weirder.
The -ie- sound is actually what throws off Sylvia with the surname, so Sylvie just sounds weirder.
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OP
:: 4 years ago |
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Silver/Sylver would be better for a girl than Silva/Sylva (boy name), but it's a bit out there. Though Silva/Sylva does sound like a Brittish or Australian person saying Silver anyway, so it's fitting.
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Guest
:: 4 years ago |
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& Sylvia ___ie sounds fine!
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Guest
:: 4 years ago |
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How about Sylvana!
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Guest
:: 4 years ago |
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Savana or Savannah would be beautiful
posted by
Guest
:: 4 years ago |
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Thank you all for the suggestions! They are helpful.
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OP
:: 4 years ago |
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Sorry you can't use Sylvia or Sylvie :(
Silva is ok but lacks some of the charm.
There's Elva and Elvira. Sylvia to me has the combination of nature (of the woods) & elegance. Linnea is another name that has that feel to me, being a flower name but also a name that rolls off the tongue easily. Eleanor might work too.
Silva is ok but lacks some of the charm.
There's Elva and Elvira. Sylvia to me has the combination of nature (of the woods) & elegance. Linnea is another name that has that feel to me, being a flower name but also a name that rolls off the tongue easily. Eleanor might work too.
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:: 4 years ago |
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This is a long shot. But I have to make the suggestion of Silvestra / Sylvestra, nn Silvie / Sylvie. It's an ancient Roman name and has the same meaning as Silvia / Sylvia. It has a magical quality to it that I love. And maybe it flows with your surname.
Silva / Sylva sounds more like a surname to me, sorry. It's incomplete as a first name. Sylvie is the French form of Sylvia so it doesn't feel incomplete. Brains are weird places. Good luck! :0)
Silva / Sylva sounds more like a surname to me, sorry. It's incomplete as a first name. Sylvie is the French form of Sylvia so it doesn't feel incomplete. Brains are weird places. Good luck! :0)
P.S. Adore the suggestion of Elvira ("el-VEER-uh"), and Elva, nn Elvy for both. More magic afoot. :0)
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