Girl Names Ending in O

  1. Xalwo
    • Origin:

      Somali
    • Meaning:

      "sweet; halva"
    • Description:

      Xalwo is the name of a Somali dessert made out of sugar, ghee, cornstarch, and spices. It is cognates with "halva," which is derived from an Arabic root meaning "sweet." Unlike halva, Xalwo is occasionally used as a given name.
  2. Ildiko
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Hilda
    • Meaning:

      "battle, warrior"
    • Description:

      Ildiko is a variation of the German Hilda — itself short for Brunhilda.
  3. Léo
    • Itsaso
      • Origin:

        Basque
      • Meaning:

        "ocean"
      • Description:

        This striking name is little-known outside Spain. As an o-ending girl name, it would make even more impact than Juno or Calypso.
    • Kato
      • Description:

        Hungarian nickname for Katherine that provides a fresh option for parents who want to move beyond Kathy and Kate.
    • Yoshiko
      • Brizo
        • Origin:

          Greek
        • Meaning:

          "to slumber"
        • Description:

          Brizo was a minor Greek goddess who was known as a protector of fishermen, sailors, and mariners. She was worshipped primarily by the women of Delos, who set out food offerings in small boats.
      • Solo
        • Origin:

          English word name
        • Meaning:

          "unaccompanied"
        • Description:

          Solo is a singular word name with special meaning for Star Wars fans. Equally appropriate for girls and boys, it works especially well in the middle.
      • Como
        • Origin:

          Italian place-name
        • Description:

          Singer Perry is long gone, but the beautiful northern Italian lake, best known these days as one of the homes of George Clooney, conjures up a clear and tranquil image.
      • Souko
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "frost child"
        • Description:

          One of many Japanese options for a winter baby.
      • Ekko
        • Ivaloo
          • Origin:

            Greenlandic
          • Meaning:

            "sinew"
          • Description:

            Variation of Ivalo
        • Orino
          • Origin:

            Japanese
          • Meaning:

            "worker's field"
          • Description:

            Not as familiar as some other Asian imports; has a strong unisex feel.
        • Mikko
          • Description:

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

            Japanese
          • Meaning:

            "educated child"
          • Description:

            Common in Japan among older generations of women, rather than baby girls.
        • Morocco
          • Origin:

            Place-name
          • Description:

            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.
        • Sadako
          • Origin:

            Japanese
          • Meaning:

            "Child of integrity"
          • Description:

            Best known to the West through the story of Sadako and the thousand paper cranes, which tells the story of Sadako Sasaki, this name has become synonymous with peace.
        • Zo
          • Tellervo
            • Origin:

              Finnish mythological name
            • Description:

              Tellervo is the Finnish goddess of the forest, who is often depicted milking and taking care of cows.
          • Minako
            • Origin:

              Japanese
            • Meaning:

              "beautiful child"
            • Description:

              Common Japanese choice with a covetable meaning.