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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. Alivia96%
  3. Kelli96%
  4. Ayla96%
  5. Reba96%
  6. Sallie96%
  7. Gwen96%
  8. Sonia96%
  9. Rebekah96%
  10. Tamika96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie46%
  2. Inez52%
  3. Therese53%
  4. Teri53%
  5. Bobbi54%
  6. Bernadine54%
  7. Simone57%
  8. Beulah57%
  9. Bernadette58%
  10. Jillian59%

Love potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Nannie96%
  2. Janette96%
  3. Ashlee96%
  4. Jeannette96%
  5. Penelope95%
  6. Kelli94%
  7. Yvette94%
  8. Paulette93%
  9. Sherri92%
  10. Camilla92%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali45%
  2. Luna46%
  3. Kate48%
  4. Simone50%
  5. Raven51%
  6. Iris51%
  7. Heaven52%
  8. Celeste52%
  9. Aria52%
  10. Willow53%

Professional potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Adelaide96%
  2. Addie96%
  3. Elisabeth90%
  4. Bettie90%
  5. Bette90%
  6. Bettye90%
  7. Betsy90%
  8. Lizbeth90%
  9. Elnora88%
  10. Lenore88%

Bottom 10

  1. Heaven42%
  2. Lola44%
  3. Misty46%
  4. Paulette46%
  5. Luna47%
  6. Kali47%
  7. Kayleigh48%
  8. Tia48%
  9. Ila49%
  10. Nevaeh49%

Crush potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Eliana96%
  2. Gabriela96%
  3. Macy96%
  4. Camilla96%
  5. Hallie96%
  6. Alyson96%
  7. Kelli96%
  8. Kellie96%
  9. Sheri96%
  10. Leticia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Inez42%
  3. Bobbi42%
  4. Simone43%
  5. Alberta45%
  6. Ramona51%
  7. Trudy51%
  8. Jillian51%
  9. Bernadine53%
  10. Teri53%
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