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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. Ericka96%
  2. Kelli96%
  3. Sonia96%
  4. Tamika96%
  5. Latonya96%
  6. Sonya96%
  7. Janelle96%
  8. Raquel96%
  9. Lorena96%
  10. Traci96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi54%
  2. Greta62%
  3. Gretchen62%
  4. Charity67%
  5. Misty69%
  6. Dena71%
  7. Kristi72%
  8. Aimee72%
  9. Kristy72%
  10. Amie72%

Love potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Kelli94%
  2. Yvette94%
  3. Traci91%
  4. Kellie91%
  5. Jenifer91%
  6. Jenny90%
  7. Marcy90%
  8. Leanne89%
  9. Tamika88%
  10. Latonya88%

Bottom 10

  1. Alisa57%
  2. Ingrid59%
  3. Deana60%
  4. Ronda61%
  5. Shauna61%
  6. Shawna61%
  7. Misty65%
  8. Angelique65%
  9. Jolene66%
  10. Candy67%

Professional potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Kristi85%
  2. Kristie85%
  3. Kristy85%
  4. Kristine85%
  5. Karin83%
  6. Ingrid81%
  7. Bridgette81%
  8. Bridget81%
  9. Audra80%
  10. Trisha80%

Bottom 10

  1. Misty46%
  2. Candy53%
  3. Jolene53%
  4. Keri53%
  5. Shanna55%
  6. Mandy55%
  7. Traci56%
  8. Yvette56%
  9. Angelique57%
  10. Jenny57%

Crush potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Kelli96%
  2. Kellie96%
  3. Leticia96%
  4. Cherie96%
  5. Latonya96%
  6. Maribel96%
  7. Sonya96%
  8. Jenifer96%
  9. Jenny96%
  10. Traci96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Karin63%
  3. Shawna65%
  4. Shauna65%
  5. Nikki67%
  6. Gretchen68%
  7. Trina68%
  8. Greta68%
  9. Ingrid68%
  10. Jami68%
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