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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. Sheila96%
  3. Carol96%
  4. Donna96%
  5. Marsha96%
  6. Maureen96%
  7. Valerie96%
  8. Marcia96%
  9. Anita96%
  10. Cathy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Connie51%
  2. Constance51%
  3. Theresa53%
  4. Terri53%
  5. Teresa53%
  6. Barbara53%
  7. Martha54%
  8. Roberta54%
  9. Anne62%
  10. Ann62%

Love potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Janet96%
  2. Charlene96%
  3. Nancy96%
  4. Penny95%
  5. Colleen91%
  6. Laurie91%
  7. Sherry89%
  8. Donna89%
  9. Marsha88%
  10. Maureen88%

Bottom 10

  1. Barbara57%
  2. Wanda58%
  3. Anne59%
  4. Ann59%
  5. Dianne60%
  6. Connie60%
  7. Constance60%
  8. Diana60%
  9. Diane60%
  10. Bonnie60%

Professional potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Constance95%
  2. Connie95%
  3. Beth90%
  4. Christine85%
  5. Debbie83%
  6. Deborah83%
  7. Debra83%
  8. Patricia80%
  9. Paula80%
  10. Ellen80%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody49%
  2. Phyllis53%
  3. Bonnie53%
  4. Joy55%
  5. Carla55%
  6. Janet56%
  7. Cindy56%
  8. Tammy57%
  9. Peggy57%
  10. Yvonne59%

Crush potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Marilyn96%
  2. Sandra96%
  3. Maureen96%
  4. Carolyn96%
  5. Laurie96%
  6. Tammy96%
  7. Charlene96%
  8. Nancy96%
  9. Marcia96%
  10. Cynthia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Martha42%
  2. Roberta42%
  3. Constance42%
  4. Connie42%
  5. Barbara45%
  6. Anne50%
  7. Ann50%
  8. Teresa53%
  9. Terri53%
  10. Theresa53%
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