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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. Caroline96%
  2. Ella96%
  3. Julia95%
  4. Makayla95%
  5. Natalie95%
  6. Alexa93%
  7. Mackenzie93%
  8. Emily93%
  9. Sophie90%
  10. Sophia90%

Bottom 10

  1. Faith51%
  2. Madelyn60%
  3. Hannah62%
  4. Autumn67%
  5. Zoe67%
  6. Hailey67%
  7. Destiny69%
  8. Maggie69%
  9. Isabel71%
  10. Savannah71%

Love potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Gabriella89%
  2. Ella87%
  3. Madeline84%
  4. Caroline84%
  5. Sophie83%
  6. Sophia83%
  7. Natalie82%
  8. Makayla80%
  9. Haley80%
  10. Alexa79%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey57%
  2. Autumn58%
  3. Hannah59%
  4. Addison60%
  5. Maggie60%
  6. Maya60%
  7. Zoe61%
  8. Savannah62%
  9. Destiny63%
  10. Kylie64%

Professional potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Isabelle83%
  2. Isabel83%
  3. Isabella83%
  4. Grace81%
  5. Jocelyn80%
  6. Abigail79%
  7. Hannah78%
  8. Caroline78%
  9. Gabrielle78%
  10. Sophie77%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn49%
  2. Zoe51%
  3. Kaylee52%
  4. Zoey55%
  5. Hailey58%
  6. Sierra59%
  7. Destiny59%
  8. Savannah61%
  9. Addison61%
  10. Mackenzie62%

Crush potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Natalie96%
  2. Emily96%
  3. Julia96%
  4. Ella96%
  5. Alexa96%
  6. Caroline96%
  7. Gabriella95%
  8. Angelina94%
  9. Sophie93%
  10. Sophia93%

Bottom 10

  1. Hannah50%
  2. Faith59%
  3. Isabel62%
  4. Madelyn66%
  5. Jocelyn66%
  6. Kaitlyn68%
  7. Autumn70%
  8. Grace72%
  9. Hailey74%
  10. Zoe74%
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