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Sylvester

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“Of the forest”

Sylvester — Medieval variant of Silvester. This is currently the usual English spelling of the name. The actor Sylvester Stallone (1946-) is a famous bearer.

Saintly namesake: Pope Sylvester I was the 33rd pope, serving during the reign of Constantine the Great. He is remembered for his leadership during a formative period for the early Church. (December 31 · 4th century)

EnglishDutchDanish3 syllables · /sɪlˈvɛs.tɚ/

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