Names Ending in O for Girls

Ildiko is a variation of the German Hilda — itself short for Brunhilda. In Hungary, the name is spelt Ildikó.

Ildiko

Common in Japan among older generations of women, rather than baby girls.

Ikuko

Yoriyo is an extremely rare feminine name with Japanese origins. In Japanese naming traditions, the meaning would depend on the specific kanji characters used to write it, as different characters can be used to represent the same sounds. Possible meanings might include elements like 'dependence,' 'trust,' 'reason,' or 'distance,' depending on the characters chosen. This name has very limited usage outside of Japan and appears rarely even within Japanese communities. Yoriyo has a rhythmic quality with its alternating consonants and vowels, creating a melodic flow when pronounced. The name's rarity makes it distinctive and unique for anyone who bears it. While unfamiliar to many Western ears, its four syllables and ending with an 'o' sound give it a memorable quality.

Yoriyo

Kallisto is a feminine name derived from ancient Greek mythology. It originates from the Greek word "kallistos," meaning "most beautiful." In mythology, Kallisto was a nymph who was transformed into a bear by the goddess Hera and later placed among the stars as the constellation Ursa Major. This alternate spelling of the more common Callisto adds a distinctive visual element while maintaining the mythological connection. The name has seen very limited use, making it an unusual and exotic choice. It carries connotations of celestial beauty and cosmic significance, particularly with Jupiter's moon Callisto named after the same mythological figure. Parents attracted to names with classical origins and astronomical associations might find Kallisto especially appealing.

Kallisto

An upbeat and cheery name used in African-Yoruban culture.

Ifetayo

A lovely and lovable Hawaiian word meaning "sweetheart," Ipo is sometimes used as a given name or found as an element of names, as in Kaipo.

Hoshiko

This striking name is little-known outside Spain. As an o-ending girl name, it would make even more impact than Juno or Calypso.

Itsaso

The mononymous KPOP singer and actor Jisoo — born Kim Ji-Soo — inspired several sets of parents to recently use her name for their daughters. She is a member of the girl band Blackpink and one of the leading social media influencers worldwide.

Jisoo

Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, and the first to reach the summits of the tallest peaks on all seven continents.

Junko

Yo is an uncommon feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it can be a shortened form of names containing the 'yo' sound, representing positive qualities like 'sun' or 'good generation.' As a Chinese name, it may relate to characters meaning 'beautiful' or 'precious.' In Western contexts, Yo sometimes appears as a diminutive for names like Yolanda or Yvonne. The name's brevity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal, though its extreme shortness may occasionally cause confusion as it resembles a casual greeting in English. Yo remains rare as a formal given name in most countries, making it a distinctive choice that carries a bold, contemporary feel despite its ancient linguistic roots.

Hibo

Name from the Mohawk tribe associated with actress Kaniehtiio Horn, who <a href="https://twitter.com/kaniehtiio/status/1270865779030929412">created a video</a> on how to pronounce her rare name.

Kaniehtiio

There are many in Japan, but for most Americans there's only one Yoko.
 
Yoko Ono writes her name with characters meaning "ocean" and "child".

Yoko

A Finnish word name for the lily of the valley flower.

Kielo

Best known as one of the moons of Jupiter, Callisto was a nymph coveted by Zeus who was turned into a bear by Hera, becoming the Great Bear (Ursa Major) constellation.

Callisto

Traditionally a short form for Italian names such as Fiorella and Fiorenza, Fio could easily be put directly on the birth certificate today.
 
The 1992 Hayao Miyazaki film Porco Rosso features a character named Fio.

Etsuko

The ethereal name of a Greek mythology sea nymph. 

Xantho

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 15)

Girl Names Ending in O