This page focuses on people whose names use Szilvia, Silvia or Sylvia. The spellings are related, but we label them rather than presenting every Sylvia as though she were named Szilvia.
Szilvia namesakes
Szilvia Péter Szabó is a Hungarian singer known as the vocalist of NOX. Szilvia Szabó is a Hungarian sprint canoeist and Olympic medalist. These examples show the exact Hungarian spelling in public life.
Silvia namesakes
Queen Silvia of Sweden, born Silvia Sommerlath, has served as queen consort since 1976. Silvia Neid is a prominent German football figure who had major success as both a player and coach.
Sylvia namesakes
Sylvia Plath was an American poet and novelist, and Sylvia Earle is an American marine biologist and ocean advocate. Their English spelling illustrates how the same name family changes by language.
Why spelling matters
For search and identity, Szilvia, Silvia and Sylvia should not be collapsed into one spelling. They are related forms, but a person’s actual name should be reproduced accurately.