Names Ending in O for Girls

Leto is the titaness of motherhood (there's a title!) and, with Zeus, mother of the twin Olympians Artemis and Apollo. Simple, sleek, and unique, Leto is one mythological name for girls we might expect to hear a lot more of.

Leto

Cobie Smulders used Cado as the middle name of her daughter Shaelyn.

Cado

Pompeo

Ravello is an Italian town on the Amalfi Coast. It's a popular travel destination and was a favorite spot for many notable creatives, including Virginia Woolf, Greta Garbo, and Tennessee Williams. 

 Woody Harrelson used it as the middle name of his daughter Makani in 2006, and British reality TV star Lucy Mecklenburgh gave it as a middle to her son Roman in 2020.

Ravello

Quirky tree name with baby name potential.

Ginkgo

Tao (rhymes with cow) is the Chinese concept of the harmony that governs the universe. The religion stemming from this notion is called Taoism, putting Tao in the category of <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/254/spiritual-baby-names">spiritual baby names</a>, fitting in with Bodhi and Zen.

Amargo is an uncommon feminine name with Latin roots, derived from the Spanish word meaning 'bitter' or 'sour.' Despite this literal meaning, the name has a melodic, intriguing quality with its flowing syllables and distinctive ending. In some contexts, Amargo might be interpreted more positively as representing strength through adversity or a person with complexity and depth. The name has literary and poetic qualities, making it appeal to parents seeking something truly distinctive. While rare in most naming traditions, Amargo might appeal to families with Spanish-language heritage or those drawn to names with unusual linguistic origins. The bold character of this name suggests a strong, independent personality who forges her own path.

Amargo

Kanako was most common in Japan during the late '70s and early '80s, but it sounds fresh to American ears.

Kanako

Most common in Japan in the mid-20th century, but to Western ears it doesn't sound dated.

Miyako

For those who like names with lots of nickname possibilities, Makiko offers three sweet ones: Maki, Kiko, and Kiki.

Makiko

Brío is a feminine name derived from Spanish origins, meaning "vigor" or "energy." It embodies a sense of liveliness, spirit, and dynamic character. The name reflects qualities of enthusiasm and vivacity, making it a powerful choice for parents seeking a name with inherent strength. In Spanish culture, "brío" is associated with passionate determination and zestful approach to life. Though relatively uncommon as a given name, Brío offers a distinctive option that carries musical connotations as well, as the term appears in musical notation to indicate a spirited performance. Its short form and melodic sound give it contemporary appeal while maintaining its rich cultural heritage.

Brío

Lotto is an uncommon feminine name with potential Italian origins. It may have developed as a feminine form of the Italian male name Lotto, which was a medieval diminutive of names containing the element 'lod' meaning 'praise' or 'fame,' such as Lancellotto. Alternatively, it could relate to the surname Lotto, famously borne by the Renaissance painter Lorenzo Lotto. The name has remained exceptionally rare throughout recorded naming history. Lotto has a playful, bouncy quality with its repeated consonants and clear ending vowel. The name might also evoke associations with lotteries or games of chance in some cultures, giving it a somewhat whimsical quality that sets it apart from traditional feminine names.

Lotto

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. 
 
A rough guide to the pronunciation however would be SHEE-aw, the double L being somewhere between the L in please and the sh sound. As such, you might see it described as HLEE-aw too, HL- being a frictive sound.

Llio

The name of a minor Greek goddess of healing.

Iaso

A simple, importable Japanese name, that carries a multitude of meanings depending on which character is used to denote it. While most westerners pronounced it RY-o or REE-o, its real pronunciation is closer to REE-UH. 
 
Borne by actress Ryo Sato, and by Ryo Yamada, a character in the anime series, Bocchi the Rock!, it is currently used nearly exclusively for boys in the US, likely owing to its similarity to Rio, Rylo, or Ryan. In Japan, however, it is considered a unisex name.

Ivaloo

Joon-soo

Ejiro

The name of the artist who created Central Park's brilliant orange Gates can be a modern version of Christie.

Christo

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.

Chelo

Girl names ending in O include a diverse range of style options.

Margo is one of the most 

 ending with O right now, and is the only O-ending girl name in the US Top 1000 (compared with nearly 100 O-ending names for boys!).



 ending with the letter O that are attracting attention include Calypso, Cleo, Coco, Halo, and Rio. Juno is a baby girl name that ends with o that is a Nameberry favorite, as is Indigo.

Here are all Nameberry’s girl names that end with the letter O, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry. 

Girl names ending in the letter O such as Margo and Juno, with meanings, origins, and popularity (Page 12)

Girl Names Ending in O