Saint Sylvester's Day, December 31st. Names for children

Silvestre is a name for a boy of Latin origin whose meaning is clearly related to the jungle and an approach to nature. It is a very popular name among children born the last night of the year, because due to the uniqueness of that day, many parents choose Wild as a name for their child. Celebrates

Silvestre is a name for a boy of Latin origin whose meaning is clearly related to the jungle and an approach to nature. It is a very popular name among children born the last night of the year, because due to the uniqueness of that day, many parents choose Wild as a name for their child. Celebrates his name day on December 31, which is the day of San Silvestre.

Curiosities about the name Silvestre

The name Silvestre does not show so much a primitive personality, but rather natural in the sense that it has no folds. It is, therefore, Silvestre a frank, loyal and trustworthy person. But Silvestre is also a fighter and tenacious and spares no effort to achieve the success and happiness of those around him. Silvestre does not lack sensitivity either and gives great importance to emotions.

Silvestre is a name that is used throughout the West and has hardly any variants. His English form Silvester is very popular thanks to the American actor Silvester Stallone, and there is another actor, this time Spanish, who carries the name Silvestre, although in this case as a surname, which is none other than the one that played an attractive mafioso, the Duke, Miguel Ángel Silvestre.

The name Silvestre is also well known and loved among children thanks to the cartoon character 'The Adventures of Tintin' giving life to Silvestre Tornasol, an eccentric and wise teacher who accompanies Tintin in some of his adventures. Although the most beloved character for the children is the wild cat, the cartoon character that tirelessly pursues the canary Piolin.

However, the name Silvestre becomes relevant due to the popular race that takes place every December 31 in many cities around the world. In the Spanish geography more than 200 races of San Silvestre are celebrated, but it is an international custom since its first edition, which was in Sao Paolo in the year 1925.

If you want your son to learn to write hisname SilvestreIn calligraphy and you can also color it in uppercase and lowercase letters with the colors that you like, just click on the name Silvestre to print its beautiful name.

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate his saint in the month of December, consult our calendar of the names of saints of December. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Sánchez.Editor of GuiaInfantil.com