Begins or Ends with O

Argo

Greek mythology name

The name of the ship sailed by Jason in his search for the Golden Fleece is now more often used for starch, trucks, and heavy machinery.

Arno

German

"eagle"

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…

Arrow

Word name

Words are not always easy to translate into baby names , but the implications of being straight and swift lend this one great potential as a name. It also has the popular o -sound ending, which…

Augusto

Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation of Augustus, Latin

"majestic, venerable"

With the current craze for ancient Roman names, variations of the Latin Augustus with its majestic meaning are becoming more popular in many cultures. Month name August, also drawn from the original…

Balzo

Italian

"to leap, bounce, jump"

A high energy Italian word name.

Bardo

Short form of Bardolph or Aboriginal

"water"

Bardo has a poetic beginning and upbeat ending, with roots in several diverse cultures. It may be most familiar today via George Saunders' novel Lincoln in the Bardo , which refers to the Tibetan…

Bayo

African, Nigerian, Yoruba

"the crown meets joy"

Short form of Adebayo

Benno

German

"bear"

Benno is a cool name in its own right -- there was a tenth century Saint Benno -- though it is also used as a lively nickname for Benjamin. Saint Benno of Meissen is the patron saint of anglers and…

Bingo

Word name

A name best for pets.

Bravo

Italian word name

One way to encourage some cheers for your little one, but not recommended.

Calixto

Greek

"beautiful"

Calixto is known in Spain as the name of three popes, one of whom was the martyr, Callixtus I, regarded as a saint. Calixto has a lot of energy and futuristic spirit, thanks in part to the…

Carlow

Irish place-name

"four-part lake"

Gives Carlo a place-name/surname spin.

Casparo

Italian and Spanish variation of Caspar or Jasper, Persian

"bringer of treasure"

Casparo is a masculine name with Mediterranean roots, serving as an Italian and Spanish variation of Caspar or Gaspar. The original name traces back to the Three Wise Men of biblical tradition, with…

Cedro

Cedro is a masculine name with Latin origins, deriving from 'cedrus', meaning 'cedar tree'. The cedar has long symbolized strength, dignity, and immortality across many cultures. As a name, Cedro…

Colorado

Spanish place-name

"colored red"

More unusual than Dakota or Austin, Colorado conjures images of majestic mountains and windswept wilderness. Some will prefer the more preppy Aspen, but Colorado feels like the true explorer.

Cosmo

Italian, English, Greek

"order, beauty, universe"

With a touch of celestial power, a hint of clunky charm, and the totally cool -o ending, Cosmo may well be finally shaking itself free of both the Seinfeld association (which made it a punchline of a…