The baby name Cybill is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SIB-əl or SIB-il (IPA: /ˈsɪbəl/ or /ˈsɪbɪl/).
Cybill is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Cybill is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SIB-əl or SIB-il (IPA: /ˈsɪbəl/ or /ˈsɪbɪl/).
Cybill is Greek in Origin.
Cybill is a modern American respelling of Sybil, ultimately from Greek Sibylla, meaning “prophetess” or “oracle.” Via Latin and Old French, the name entered medieval Britain, kept alive by legends of the Sibyls and by artistic and literary references. It enjoyed revivals in the 19th century and early 20th century Anglophone world, when antique classical names came back into fashion.
While the Cybill form is rare, it was widely recognized through actress Cybill Shepherd, who briefly boosted its U.S. visibility in the late 20th century. Related spellings and cognates include Sybil and Sibyl, Cybil, Sibylla, Sybilla, Sibilla, Sibylle, and Sibila/Sibil-la. Across languages the core meaning remains tied to inspired prophecy and wise counsel, giving Cybill a vintage-classical aura with a distinctive, modern twist.
| Cybill Shepherd Cybill Shepherd is an American actress best known for her role in the television series 'Moonlighting' alongside Bruce Willis. She also starred in the film 'The Last Picture Show' and played a memorable role in 'Taxi Driver'. Born in 1950, she has had a long and successful career in both film and television. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| France | Girls | 1993 | #366 | 4 | 2,117 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #558 | 3 | 11,671 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #645 | 6 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #839 | 13 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 5 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
Cybill is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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