Cool Names with a Strong O

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.

Perfect as an updated namesake for Great-Uncle Neal (or Neil).

The Lido is a sand island directly across from Venice. Lido is also used to mean beach resort or swimming pool.

The name of one of the greatest Western philosophers is often used as a first name in its land of origin, Greece, and would make a really interesting, thought-provoking choice here. It is remembered here as the nickname of the memorable character played by Sal Mineo in the classic film "Rebel Without a Cause."

Donovan is on the rise, so why not this sequel?

One of the most usable of the fashionable O'Names.

Fallon has gone feminine, but this puts it back in the boys' camp.

Sullivan has made itself into a first name and O'Sullivan may well follow suit.

One of the jauntiest o' the O' names, the birth name of actor/ rapper Ice Cube.

Forget Donald. Honor Grandpa Don with this new spin.

Montego Bay is a beach resort in Jamaica.

Most parents interested in this name would be honoring either an ancestor or painter Georgia O'Keeffe.

To modernize and add some oomph to the dated CASEY, add an O'-and also honor the great Irish playwright Sean.

Like the other O' names, this is a wonderful way to pass down a family name.