Sylvie
Sylvie is a girls' name of French origin meaning “from the forest.” From the Latin 'silva' meaning forest, Sylvie is a name of woodland poetry.
how do you pronounce Sylvie?
seel-VEE
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what does Sylvie mean?
The name Sylvie means “from the forest.” It comes from the French language tradition.
From the Latin 'silva' meaning forest, Sylvie is a name of woodland poetry. It was the title of a celebrated novella by Gérard de Nerval and evokes the green depths of the French countryside. The name feels simultaneously natural and sophisticatedly Parisian.
who are famous people named Sylvie?
- Sylvie Vartan (Bulgarian-French singer and actress)
- Sylvie Guillem (French ballet dancer)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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