Girls Names Ending in "o"
- Yarrow
Origin:
Botanical name, EnglishMeaning:
"rough stream"Description:
Yarrow is a flowering herb that grows wild in Europe and North America, and has long been used in several Native American and European cultures as a healing plant. Named for the mythical god Achille, Yarrow is a symbol of enduring love.
- Ororo
Origin:
Literary nameDescription:
Ororo Munroe is the civilian name of African-American comic book heroine Storm, from the X-Men series.
- Llio
Origin:
Diminutive of Gwenllian, WelshMeaning:
"white, flaxen"Description:
While it may look like a variation of popular Leo, Llio is in fact a Welsh name, derived from Gwenllian, the medieval name of a legendary princess who is a national heroine in Wales. Given to a small handful of girls most years in Wales — three in a recent count — the double L sound is hard to translate into English because it is specifically Welsh.
- Milagro
Description:
Milagro is a feminine name of Spanish origin meaning 'miracle.' This beautiful name carries profound spiritual significance in Hispanic culture, often given to children whose births were considered miraculous or particularly blessed. Milagro is also associated with religious miracles in Catholic tradition. While relatively uncommon in the United States, the name maintains steady popularity in Spanish-speaking countries and communities. Its melodic quality and meaningful background make it a powerful choice for parents seeking a name with depth and cultural significance. The name's four syllables create a rhythmic, flowing sound that embodies its celebratory essence. Milagro may also be chosen to honor Hispanic heritage or express gratitude for a child seen as a blessing.
- Ilo
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"joy"
- Doro
Origin:
English and German diminutive of Dorothy and DorotheaMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Some parents might like this energetic diminutive for Dorothy used in the Bush family, though the traditional Dottie and Dot seem to be coming back.
- Amparo
Origin:
Spanish and PortugueseMeaning:
"refuge, shelter"Description:
Amparo is a medieval name related to the Virgin Mary most closely associated with the city of Valencia, in Spain. Although it does not appear at all on the most recent US name roster, meaning it was used for fewer than five babies last year, it was used in the US throughout the 20th century.
- Cameo
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
This evocative term for a stone or shell carved in relief could make a striking first name for a girl, though she would have a starring role in her story, rather than a cameo.
- Chelo
Description:
Chelo is a feminine name primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in Spain and Latin America. It originated as a diminutive of names containing 'cel' such as Consuelo (meaning 'consolation') or Marcela. Sweet and melodic, Chelo has an appealing brevity and rhythmic quality. While not among the most common Spanish names, it has maintained consistent usage throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The name carries warm associations in Hispanic communities and has occasionally been used for males in some regions. Chelo's simplicity and cross-cultural adaptability have contributed to its enduring appeal.
- Xantho
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"golden-haired one"Description:
The ethereal name of a Greek mythology sea nymph.
- Ado
Description:
Ado is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It may originate from Nigerian naming traditions, particularly in the Yoruba language where names often carry significant meanings related to birth circumstances or family hopes. In this context, Ado might relate to concepts of royalty or nobility in some regional usages. The name also appears in Japanese contexts with different meanings and in European languages as a shortened form of names like Adolf or Adolphe. As a feminine name in Western usage, Ado remains quite rare, giving it a distinctive quality. The name's brevity and open-ended vowel sound create a gentle yet distinctive impression. Its multicultural connections make it adaptable across different naming traditions despite its uncommon status.
- Aneko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"older sister"Description:
If you're planning to have a younger one.
- Akako
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"red"Description:
The color red was considered to have magical properties in early Japanese culture, with the power to cure blood and other illnesses. Pronounced ah-kah-ko.
- Brio
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"vivacity, zest"Description:
Brio is a musical term with great verve and energy, with possibilities as a first name on the heels of such choices as Cadence, Allegra, and Rio.
- Adagio
Description:
Adagio is a feminine name derived from the Italian musical term meaning 'at ease' or 'slowly.' In musical notation, adagio indicates a slow, leisurely tempo, often conveying grace and expressiveness. As a given name, Adagio is extremely rare and unconventional, appealing to parents with musical backgrounds or those seeking a melodious and distinctive name. It evokes qualities of gracefulness, patience, and artistic sensibility. While not traditional in any culture as a personal name, it belongs to a growing category of musical terms adopted as names, alongside Aria, Cadence, and Lyric. Adagio has a soft, flowing quality with its alternating 'a' sounds and gentle 'g.'
- Alto
Description:
Musical choice best left to the boys, or variation of Alta.
- Tempo
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"time"Description:
An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.
- Aceso
- aello
- Aino