Sybil
Meaning of Sybil
Sybil is a female name of English origin. It is pronounced as SY-buhl (/ˈsaɪbəl/). The name has variations, such as Sibyl. Sybil has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1881. While it was once a popular choice, its popularity has decreased over time. In recent years, Sybil has been given to around 100-150 baby girls each year in the United States, placing it outside the top 1000 names. Despite its declining popularity, Sybil remains a beautiful and classic name with historical associations. It is often associated with the ancient Greek prophetesses known as sibyls, who were believed to have divine insight and foresight. The name Sybil carries an air of mystery and wisdom that can make it a unique choice for parents seeking a timeless and meaningful name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SY-buhl (/ˈsaɪbəl/)
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Notable People Named Sybil
| Dame Agnes Sybil Thorndike, Lady Casson, was a prominent English actress with a stage career spanning from 1904 to 1969. |
| Sybil Ludington, daughter of a colonel in the Colonial militia, allegedly made a daring all-night horseback ride at age 16 to rally militia forces during the American Revolutionary War. |
| Sybil Andrews was an English-Canadian artist known for her modernist linocuts and expertise in printmaking. |
| Sybil Montagu, Prioress of Amesbury - Sybil Montagu, daughter of John de Montagu, became a nun and was elected prioress of Amesbury Priory in 1391, where she led the monastery through turbulent times until her death in 1420. |
| Sybil Elizabeth Stockdale was an American advocate for families of Americans missing in South East Asia. |
| Sybil Medan Kathigasu GM was a courageous Malayan Eurasian nurse who supported the resistance during the Japanese occupation of Malaya and was awarded the George Medal for bravery. |
| Sybil Leek was an English witch, astrologer, occult author, and self-proclaimed psychic, known as "Britain's most famous witch." |
| Sybil Smith is a trailblazing former collegiate swimmer and the mother of Grand Slam champion tennis player Sloane Stephens. |
| Sybil Cholmondeley, Marchioness of Cholmondeley - Sybil Rachel Betty Cecile Cholmondeley, Marchioness of Cholmondeley, was a British socialite, patron of the arts, and Chief Staff Officer in the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) during World War II, with ties to the prominent Sassoon and Rothschild families. |
| Sybil Thomas, Viscountess Rhondda - Sybil Margaret Thomas, Viscountess Rhondda, was a prominent British suffragette, feminist, and philanthropist. |
