Girl Names Ending in O

Chilly choice for a winter-born daughter.

Cheeky nickname better left off the birth certificate.

Seen in Nordic countries as a nickname for Karolina or Karl.

Name from the Mohawk tribe associated with actress Kaniehtiio Horn, who created a video on how to pronounce her rare name.

Zo is a minimalist yet impactful feminine name of various origins. As a standalone name, it can be seen as a shortened form of names like Zoe, which derives from the Greek word meaning 'life.' In some Asian cultures, particularly Chinese, 'Zo' can relate to elements meaning 'to create' or 'to make.' The name's brevity gives it a modern, sleek quality that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet simple. While uncommon as a given name, Zo benefits from easy pronunciation across different languages and its contemporary sound. It may also be used as a nickname for longer names beginning with those letters. The name's rarity adds to its appeal for parents wanting their daughter to stand out.

A fresh and pretty Japanese name which would be an unusual route to the popular Emmy/Emi nickname. In Japanese, this name can be formed from a variety of different kanji combinations with different meanings, but "laughing child" and "beautiful child" are two appealing possibilities.

Nabisco has never revealed the origins of their sandwich cookie brand name, but the prevailing theory is that it was derived from Oreodaphne, a genus in the laurel family.

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.

Sisko is the Finnish word for "sister." It was most popular in Finland from the 1930s-1970s.

Top 100 name in Norway from 1945-1980.

Brought into prominence as the name of the Crown Princess of Japan

Flo is an antiquated nickname not often used these days, possibly because "Aunt Flo" is a euphemism for a period.

A cool and breezy nature name with a stylish sound, used by Volkswagen for one of its cars.

Traditional Ewe name used predominantly in Ghana.

Sachiko was one of the first Japanese names familiar to Americans when it was used in the 1950s by actress Shirley Maclaine for her daughter, called the adorable short form Sachi. While Sachiko does not rank on the US Social Security baby names list, Sachi was given to 25 girls in the most recent year counted.

Yoshiko is a traditional Japanese feminine name combining elements that typically mean 'good' (yoshi) and 'child' (ko), though the meaning can vary depending on the specific kanji characters used to write it. Popular throughout the 20th century in Japan, Yoshiko was particularly common among women born in the early to mid-1900s. The name reflects traditional Japanese naming patterns where 'ko' (child) was frequently used as a suffix for girls' names. While maintaining strong cultural connections to Japan, Yoshiko has gained some international recognition through Japanese diaspora communities. The name carries a gentle rhythm and authentic cultural significance, appealing to parents seeking a name with clear Japanese heritage and a graceful sound.

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.