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Silver

Pronunciation: [ s-IHLV-er ]

Girl Name #3,327 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3327, Silver is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Silver is a girl name, recorded for 47 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-IHLV-er.

Parents who love the name Silver often also consider Sidney, Sina, Sibyl .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#3,327
Total SSA Count
47

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Sil Siy Silie Silvie

Also a Boy Name

Silver is also used as a boy name, ranked #4470.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Silver

Is Silver a boy or girl name?
Silver is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3327. As a boy name, it is ranked #4470. Silver is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Silver?
Silver is pronounced s-IHLV-er.
How popular is the name Silver?
Silver is currently ranked #3327 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Silver?
Common nicknames for Silver include Sil, Siy, Silie, and Silvie.
Is Silver a common or rare name?
Silver is an uncommon name, ranked #3327 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Silver

Silver is a girl name .

Is Silver a boy or girl name? Silver is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,327 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,470. Silver is more commonly used as a girl name.

Silver is currently ranked #3,327 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Silver include Sil, Siy, Silie, and Silvie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Silver include Silvia, Silvana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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