Girl Names Ending in O

Madro

Madro is an extremely rare feminine name with obscure origins. It may have evolved as a creative variation of names like Madeline or Madonna, or possibly derived from Spanish or Mediterranean roots.…

Margalo

Greek variation of Margaret

"pearl"

Margalo could make an intriguing spin on Margaret, with Margo as a nickname. The name appears in E. B. White's Stuart Little — as a bird. Margalo Gilmore (born Margaret) was a well-known British-born…

Mago

Diminutive of Margaret, Greek

"pearl"

So many short forms of Margaret, from Peggy all the way through Maggie and Megan, are outdated now that Mago has value simply by being undiscovered. But still, not very appealing.

Aneko

Japanese

"older sister"

If you're planning to have a younger one.

Margaro

Margaro is an unusual feminine name that likely derives from roots related to Margaret. The original name Margaret comes from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' Margaro may be a rare variant or a…

Marjo

Marjo is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It functions as a Finnish short form of Marjatta or Marjaana (derivatives of Maria), and is also used in French as a diminutive of Marie.…

Marlo

English

"driftwood"

Marlo first came to prominence as a perky, pretty nickname name that seemed to have been invented by or for Marlo Thomas, who was born Margaret. But Marlow and Marlowe are English surnames meaning…

Mo

Diminutive of Maureen, Irish variation of Mary, Hebrew

"bitter"

Mo is a punchy, unisex nickname with endless versatility, from Maureen to Morgan to the British favorite Imogen. Its simplicity and charm make it a modern pick for parents embracing minimalist names…

Michiko

Japanese

"the righteous way"

One of the most familiar Japanese names thanks to the first commoner to become empress of Japan and to New York Times book empress Michiko Kakutani.

Mieko

Japanese

"prosperous"

One of the better-known Japanese names.

Mikiyo

Mikiyo is a feminine Japanese name with several possible meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Common interpretations include "beautiful child of the tree" or "beautiful…

Miko

Miko is a multicultural feminine name with rich and varied origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'beautiful child' or refer to a shrine maiden or female shaman. In Hungarian, it serves as a diminutive of…

Mikko

Mikki (and Mickie and Micki) are outmoded nickname names or short forms of Michelle: Today's version is Mikko.

Milagro

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…

Milano

Italian place-name

Milan is one of the hottest place names in recent years for both girls and boys — why not the Italian name for the beautiful city, Milano. Also a delicious brand of cookies.

Morocco

Place-name

The name Morocco is as rhythmic and alluring as the land itself, site of Casablanca and Marrakech. It could work for either gender — Mike Tyson chose it for his son.

Munro

Spelling variation of Monroe

Possibly to honor Canadian short story writer Alice -- though Alice is more far accessible and--until very recently-- nearly as distinctive.

Nayo

African Nigerian

"she is our joy"

A bit masculine in feel.

Ngaio

Maori

"reflections on the water"

New Zealand writer Ngaio (born Edith Ngaio) Marsh is the best-known bearer of this Maori nature name, properly pronounced ng (like the end of sing) -EYE-oh. It is the name of a tree indigenous to New…

Alto

Musical choice best left to the boys, or variation of Alta.