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Caro

Girl Name day: November 4
Caro is a short form of Carolyn: on birth records it is written Carolyn (557,325 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Carolyn page. Also a short form of Carrie, Caroline, Carole.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Free man; strong, manly.
Carolyn is a variant of Caroline, the feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl meaning 'free man.'

Name day for Caro

November 4

Why this day? Caro is a short form of Carolyn, and shares its name day.

Caro is celebrated in the United States, Spain and Argentina on November 4; France on July 17; Brazil on May 9.

The story of the name Caro

Caro is a short form of Carolyn. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — free man; strong, manly, and shares its name day, November 4.

On birth records, Caro is rarely written as such: the Caros are Carolyns (557,325 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Carolyn page. Caro is also a short form of Carrie, Caroline, Carole.

Frequently asked questions about Caro

What does Caro mean?

Caro is a short form of Carolyn, which means free man; strong, manly.

When is Caro's name day?

November 4, together with Carolyn: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Caro a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Carolyn.

Caro's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Carolyn96%
  2. Erin96%
  3. Sara96%
  4. Sarah96%
  5. Holly96%
  6. Sofia96%
  7. Sheila96%
  8. Caroline96%
  9. Shirley96%
  10. Carol96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth46%
  2. Andrea48%
  3. Connie51%
  4. Faith51%
  5. Constance51%
  6. Agnes52%
  7. Theresa53%
  8. Terri53%
  9. Teresa53%
  10. Barbara53%

Love potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Janet96%
  2. Jeanette96%
  3. Charlene96%
  4. Nancy96%
  5. Penny95%
  6. Vivian94%
  7. Christy94%
  8. Doris93%
  9. Lucy91%
  10. Betty91%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill52%
  2. Ada55%
  3. Kara57%
  4. Barbara57%
  5. Alice57%
  6. Hailey57%
  7. Wanda58%
  8. Autumn58%
  9. Tina59%
  10. Annie59%

Professional potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Constance95%
  2. Connie95%
  3. Eleanor90%
  4. Beth90%
  5. Elizabeth90%
  6. Bessie90%
  7. Christina85%
  8. Christine85%
  9. Kristin85%
  10. Debbie83%

Bottom 10

  1. Brandy48%
  2. Melody49%
  3. Heather49%
  4. Molly49%
  5. Autumn49%
  6. Zoe51%
  7. Kaylee52%
  8. April53%
  9. Phyllis53%
  10. Bonnie53%

Crush potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Natalie96%
  2. Holly96%
  3. Marilyn96%
  4. Sandra96%
  5. Maureen96%
  6. Shirley96%
  7. Carolyn96%
  8. Kimberly96%
  9. Brandi96%
  10. Christy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Martha42%
  2. Roberta42%
  3. Constance42%
  4. Ruth42%
  5. Andrea42%
  6. Connie42%
  7. Agnes42%
  8. Barbara45%
  9. Norma47%
  10. Anne50%
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