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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So many short forms of Margaret, from Peggy all the way through Maggie and Megan, are outdated now that Mago has value simply by being undiscovered.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.
Diminuitve of Carol or Caroline, English, French ,"free man"
"free man"
Upper-crusty nickname occasionally used in Britain, particularly in 1930s novels featuring significant garden party scenes, but eclipsed here by Carrie et al.
Spanish nickname for Rosa or Rosario
"rose or rosary"
A nickname-name made famous by the uni-named Spanish singer Charo, whose full name was María del Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Gutiérrez de los Perales Santa Ana Romanguera y de la Hinojosa Rasten.
Short form of Rose, Rosemary, Rowena, Rory et al
Ro is a casual short form that doesn't usually appear on the birth certificate on its own. But it makes a friendly nickname for any girls' name starting with Ro-.
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…
Italian nickname
"polite, kind"
Patricia Arquette and Nicole Richie named their daughters Harlow, so why not consider this other great early screen icon?
Greek variation of Margaret
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…
Greek
"golden-haired one"
The ethereal name of a Greek mythology sea nymph.
Japanese
"older sister"
If you're planning to have a younger one.
Italian
"vivacity, zest"
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.
Ishiko is a feminine Japanese name that typically means 'stone child' or 'child of stone,' combining 'ishi' (stone) and the suffix 'ko' (child), though its meaning can vary depending on the kanji…
German
"bald"
Contrary to popular belief, the name Kahlo has German origins, rather than Spanish. It derives from kahl , a German word meaning "bald." Mexican Artist Frida Kahlo was born to a German father,…
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…
Kallypso is a feminine name that offers a creative spelling variant of Calypso, which comes from Greek mythology. In Homer's Odyssey, Calypso was a sea nymph who fell in love with Odysseus and kept…
Tamiko is a feminine Japanese name with several possible meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Common interpretations include 'child of many beauties,' 'abundant child,' or…
Umeyo is a feminine Japanese name composed of characters that typically convey beautiful meanings, though the exact significance depends on the specific kanji used to write it. Common interpretations…
Yoriko is a feminine Japanese name written with various kanji combinations, often including 'yori' (依) meaning 'dependence' or 'reliance' and 'ko' (子) meaning 'child,' a traditional suffix for female…
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…
