Find out how popular the first name Sylvette has been for the last 1 years (from 1986 to 1986) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sylvette by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Sylvette is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1986, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sylvette.

The history of the first name Sylvette

The name Sylvette is a French diminutive form of the name Sylvia, which itself is derived from the Latin word "silva" meaning "forest" or "woods." The name Sylvette is thought to have originated in France during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.

In its earliest usage, Sylvette was likely a nickname or pet name derived from Sylvia, which was a more common name at the time. The addition of the "-ette" suffix was a common way to form diminutives in French, indicating a smaller or more affectionate version of the original name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sylvette can be found in a 14th-century French text, where it is mentioned as the name of a young woman. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until much later, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries.

One notable historical figure with the name Sylvette was Sylvette David, born in 1934, who was a French artist's model and the muse of the famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Picasso created over 60 artworks featuring Sylvette David during their time together in the 1950s, including his famous sculpture "Head of Sylvette."

Another prominent Sylvette was Sylvette Hery, a French actress born in 1923, who appeared in several films during the 1950s and 1960s. She is perhaps best known for her role in the 1955 film "Les Salauds vont en enfer."

In the literary world, Sylvette Picard, born in 1930, was a French author and poet known for her works exploring themes of love and femininity. Her poetry collection "Les Mots de l'absence" (The Words of Absence) received critical acclaim.

Moving to the world of sports, Sylvette Fréchon, born in 1947, was a French tennis player who won the French Open mixed doubles title in 1967 and reached the quarterfinals of the singles event at Wimbledon in 1968.

Lastly, Sylvette Saillen, born in 1915, was a Belgian painter and printmaker known for her vibrant and colorful works depicting scenes of everyday life in Brussels and other Belgian cities.

While the name Sylvette has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples demonstrate its presence across various fields and cultures, with a particular concentration in France and Belgium.

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