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Name Origin

Sylvester is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'from the forest' or 'woodman'. It is derived from the Roman family name Silvester, which itself comes from the Latin words 'silva' (forest) and 'ster' (keeper).

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Famous People

Sylvester Stallone (1946-)

Actor, Director, Screenwriter

  • Known for iconic roles like Rocky Balboa and John Rambo
  • Academy Award nominee for Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay
  • One of the highest-grossing film actors of all time

Sylvester McCoy (1943-)

Actor

  • Known for playing the Seventh Doctor in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who
  • Appeared in numerous stage productions and films

Sylvester Groth (1968-)

Actor

  • German actor known for roles in films like 'The Reader' and 'Inglourious Basterds'
  • Recipient of the Bavarian Film Award for Best Actor