The O Names
Baby names that begin or end with the letter o have long been particularly cool, especially (though there are a few feminine selections) for boys. The options, of course, range far beyond those offered here, especially considering the entire world of Latinate baby names out there, but this group should give you a pretty good start.
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Aldo
A spirited German name very popular in Italy and occasionally used here, Aldo could blend beautifully with an Anglo surname. Read More
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Alejandro
Softer and smoother than Alexander, this Spanish classic has made a seamless transition to this culture, now ranking at Number 181. Adding to its current impact: the Lady Gaga song 'Alejandro'> Read More
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Alessandro
For anyone seeking a more exotic and unusual version of Alexander, this is a real winner.
Notable namesakes include the great Italian opera composer Scarlatti and the influential... Read More -
Alonzo
Alonzo is dashing and debonair, with a large measure of Latin flair.
You may be surprised to know that Alonzo has been on the Most Popular list since 1880, when such records began to be... Read More -
Amedeo
This euphonious Italian name, often associated with the painter Modigliani, makes a recommended creative choice. The Spanish tend to spell it Amadeo.Read More
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Antonio
Antonio is a Shakespearean favorite -- the Bard used it in no less than five of his plays, and has long been a ubiquitous classic in Spanish-speaking countries, where the nickname Tonio is also... Read More
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Apollo
With mythological names rising, the handsome son of Zeus and god of medicine, music, and poetry among many other things might offer an interesting, if high-pressure, option. But if Romeo and Venus... Read More
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Arlo
Arlo is one of the surprise hit names of this decade, jumping up the popularity list in the US, partially inspired by the character Arlo Givens on television's Justified.
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Armando
Armando takes the flat-footed Herman and makes it romantic. This is another of the Latin names we expect to be seeing more of. Read More
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Arno
Subtract the last two letters of Arnold, and you're left with a much more modern-sounding name. Arno is also the name of the main river in Florence, upon which sits the famed Ponte Vecchio. The... Read More
