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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. Gwen96%
  2. Jana96%
  3. Bonita96%
  4. Karla96%
  5. Becky96%
  6. Sherri96%
  7. Shari96%
  8. Darla96%
  9. Sheryl96%
  10. Perry95%

Bottom 10

  1. Therese53%
  2. Teri53%
  3. Kurt56%
  4. Bernadette58%
  5. Pete58%
  6. Bradford59%
  7. Trudy60%
  8. Jan60%
  9. Robbie61%
  10. Margarita62%

Love potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Janette96%
  2. Teddy96%
  3. Paulette93%
  4. Sherri92%
  5. Rosetta92%
  6. Darla92%
  7. Tammie91%
  8. Jana91%
  9. Ron91%
  10. Lora89%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt46%
  2. Van49%
  3. Jan53%
  4. Dwight54%
  5. Janis54%
  6. Randal54%
  7. Randolph56%
  8. Guy57%
  9. Rickey58%
  10. Byron58%

Professional potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Betsy90%
  2. Loren86%
  3. Pete86%
  4. Cleveland86%
  5. Ed85%
  6. Carlton85%
  7. Debora85%
  8. Laurence85%
  9. Jeri83%
  10. Frankie83%

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette46%
  2. Dee49%
  3. Daryl50%
  4. Garry52%
  5. Rudy52%
  6. Sandy53%
  7. Matt53%
  8. Lorie53%
  9. Joey54%
  10. Tammie54%

Crush potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Sheri96%
  2. Shelly96%
  3. Dave96%
  4. Sheryl96%
  5. Darla96%
  6. Cheri96%
  7. Cary96%
  8. Bonita96%
  9. Leann96%
  10. Pam96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt48%
  2. Jan50%
  3. Trudy51%
  4. Teri53%
  5. Therese53%
  6. Dwight55%
  7. Bradford55%
  8. Pete55%
  9. Robbie57%
  10. Janine57%
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