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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. Boni96%
  2. Lore96%
  3. Aya96%
  4. Jini96%
  5. Carli96%
  6. Cand96%
  7. Carolyn96%
  8. Ericka96%
  9. Erin96%
  10. Alivia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna43%
  2. Ruthy46%
  3. Ruth46%
  4. Ruthie46%
  5. Tut46%
  6. Ru46%
  7. Roo46%
  8. Drea48%
  9. Bertie48%
  10. Allyssa48%

Love potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Lawanna96%
  2. Nanny96%
  3. Nannie96%
  4. Janet96%
  5. Juliann96%
  6. Mammie96%
  7. Jeanette96%
  8. Ally96%
  9. Janette96%
  10. Ashlee96%

Bottom 10

  1. Whitley43%
  2. Ary44%
  3. Arya44%
  4. Tequila44%
  5. Arry44%
  6. Kals45%
  7. Selene45%
  8. Kali45%
  9. Luna46%
  10. Luni46%

Professional potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Khadijah96%
  2. Adelaide96%
  3. Whitley96%
  4. Addi96%
  5. Stefani96%
  6. Patrina96%
  7. Addie96%
  8. Con95%
  9. Constance95%
  10. Stance95%

Bottom 10

  1. Heaven42%
  2. Heavie42%
  3. Caprice42%
  4. Deidre42%
  5. Brisa42%
  6. Ashely42%
  7. Idella42%
  8. Litzy42%
  9. Heav42%
  10. Starla42%

Crush potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Shary96%
  2. Eliana96%
  3. Fallon96%
  4. Shanelle96%
  5. Halle96%
  6. Lexa96%
  7. Julesy96%
  8. Jennybee96%
  9. Gabriela96%
  10. Hay-Hay96%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnou42%
  2. Martha42%
  3. Hildegarde42%
  4. Stance42%
  5. Roberta42%
  6. Tut42%
  7. Con42%
  8. Constance42%
  9. Drea42%
  10. Nénès42%
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