The nameSybille
Sybille is a spelling of Sibylle (Sibyl), a girl's name of Greek origin. In France it was mostly given in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Sybille comes from the Greek sibulla, the name given to women who delivered oracles.
Origin
Greek. Sybille swaps the i and y of Sibylle.
History
Sybille peaked in the late 1960s and came back a little in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Sybille
Sybille in France
Sybille was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 900 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Sybille. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 1968. Half of all babies named Sybille in France were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 47 births a year.
Sybille in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sybille mean?
Sybille comes from the Greek sibulla, the name given to women who delivered oracles.
What is the origin of the name Sybille?
Greek. Sybille swaps the i and y of Sibylle.
Is Sybille a girl's or a boy's name?
Sybille is a girl's name.