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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. Barry96%
  2. Kevan96%
  3. Wayde96%
  4. William96%
  5. Bill96%
  6. Kevin96%
  7. Neil96%
  8. Perry95%
  9. Timmie95%
  10. Alonza95%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Joesph48%
  3. Joseph48%
  4. Karl52%
  5. Kurt56%
  6. Peter58%
  7. Pete58%
  8. Jon58%
  9. Rock59%
  10. Bradford59%

Love potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Dwaine96%
  3. Teddy96%
  4. Kirt94%
  5. Duwayne94%
  6. Rob93%
  7. Timmie92%
  8. Timmothy92%
  9. Mikeal92%
  10. Stanton92%

Bottom 10

  1. Hal42%
  2. Dirk42%
  3. Karl42%
  4. Kurt46%
  5. Flint46%
  6. Van49%
  7. Don50%
  8. Rand50%
  9. Jon50%
  10. Curt52%

Professional potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Barton93%
  3. Lawerence92%
  4. Philip91%
  5. Phil91%
  6. Phillip91%
  7. Fredric88%
  8. Curtiss88%
  9. Pernell87%
  10. Larry86%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid45%
  2. Lenny48%
  3. Jimmy48%
  4. Davey49%
  5. Dickie49%
  6. Daryl50%
  7. Johnny51%
  8. Randy51%
  9. Garry52%
  10. Rudy52%

Crush potential for Caro

Top 10

  1. Wayde96%
  2. Kevan96%
  3. Dave96%
  4. Bill96%
  5. William96%
  6. Mike96%
  7. Timmie96%
  8. Chip95%
  9. Kipp95%
  10. Teddy94%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Karl43%
  3. Joesph44%
  4. Joseph44%
  5. Kurt48%
  6. Jon50%
  7. Linwood53%
  8. Denis55%
  9. Philip55%
  10. Denny55%
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