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Sybil vs. Cybil vs. Sibyl
I love the name Sybil but I would like to know the most correct and oldest spelling. I’ve seen Sybil, Cybil, Sibyl and I just don’t know which one is the most correct.
The Top Baby Name is...
Sybil
Cybil
Sibyl
Poll created: Jan 03, 2017
Total Votes: 19
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For a boy or girl?
posted by
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:: 8 years ago |
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I think the oldest spelling is Sibyl. I hazily recall it being spelled that way in my Greek mythology course in college. Good luck!
posted by
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:: 8 years ago |
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Well, according to behindthename.com, it comes from the Greek name Sibylla, which means "prophetess, sibyl." So I’m not sure which is more popular/common now, but I think that Sibyl was most likely the original spelling. Hope that helps!
posted by
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:: 8 years ago |
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Oh I voted for Cybil but the character in, The Picture of Dorian Grey, was named Sibyl Vane and that book was written in 1890. So I’m guessing that’s correct.
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:: 8 years ago |
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Now Sybil is the most popular, by far, so less chance of misspellings!
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:: 8 years ago |
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Sybil gets my vote. If memory serves, the Cybil spelling belongs uniquely to actress Cybil Shepherd. In her case, she was named for two male relatives, Cy and Bill. Cybil was simply a combination of those two names.
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:: 8 years ago |
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I’d use Cybil or Sibyl for a boy and Sibylla for a girl.
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:: 8 years ago |
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