The O Names
Baby names that begin or end with the letter o have long been particularly cool, especially (though there are a few feminine selections) for boys. The options, of course, range far beyond those offered here, especially considering the entire world of Latinate baby names out there, but this group should give you a pretty good start.
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Aldo
A spirited German name very popular in Italy and occasionally used here, Aldo could blend beautifully with an Anglo surname. Read More
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Alejandro
Softer and smoother than Alexander, this Spanish classic could make a seamless transition to this culture. Read More
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Alessandro
For anyone seeking a more exotic and unusual version of Alexander, this is a real winner. Notable namesakes include the great Italian opera composer Scarlotti and the influential physicist Alessa... Read More
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Alonzo
Alonzo is dashing and debonair, with a large measure of Latin flair. You may be surprised to know that Alonzo has been on the Most Popular list since 1880, when such records began to be kept, at w... Read More
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Amedeo
This euphonious Italian name, often associated with the painter Modigliani, makes a recommended creative choice. Read More
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Antonio
Shakespearean and sexy. Read More
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Apollo
With mythological names rising, the handsome son of Zeus and god of medicine, music, and poetry might offer an interesting, if high-pressure, option. But if Romeo and Venus are now deemed baby-appr... Read More
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Arlo
Arlo, strongly associated with shaggy singer Arlo Guthrie, has an animated and cheery feel, thanks to its upbeat o ending. Some Arlo-lovers these days might be more inspired by "Justified" 's anti-... Read More
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Armando
Another of the Latin names we expect to be seeing more of. Read More
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Arno
Subtract the last two letters of Arnold, and you're left with a much more modern-sounding name. Read More
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