September (Roman month) September (Roman month) September (from Latin "septem", "seven") or mensis September was originally the seventh of ten months on the ancient Roman calendar that began with March ("mensis Martius", "Mars' month"). It had 29 days. After the reforms that resulted in a 12-month year, September became the ninth month, but retained its name. September followed what was originally Sextilis, the "sixth" month, renamed "Augustus" in honor of the first Roman emperor, and preceded October, the "eighth" month that like September retained its numerical name contrary to its position on the calendar. A day was added to September in the mid-40s
Sylvia (given name) the 137th most popular girl's name in Britain in 1900. Sylvia (given name) Sylvia is feminine given name of Latin origin, also spelled Silvia. The French form is Sylvie. The name originates from the Latin word for forest "Silva" and its meaning is "spirit of the wood". The mythological god of the forest was associated with the figure of Silvanus. In Roman mythology, Silvia is the goddess of the forest while Rea Silvia was the mother of Romulus and Remus. Silvia is also the name of one of the female innamorati of the "commedia dell'arte" and is a character of