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Bo

Bo is a gender-neutral baby name of Scandinavian origin. Meaning “to live” or “dwell,” Bo is a common nickname and first name dating as far back as the 14th century. Today, the name Bo continues to venture far and wide in countries like Denmark and Myanmar, and with a renewed vigor in the United States. Similar to the Celtic symbol—the Tree of life—the name Bo symbolizes new beginnings and insight. Baby can reminisce on their happiest memories and live life to the fullest with the name Bo.
Scandinavian Unisex
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Meaning

To live, dwell

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Traits

  • Adventurous
  • Free-spirited
  • Independent
  • Charming

Compatibility

Bo is a versatile name that pairs well with a wide variety of sibling names due to its short and simple nature. It also works nicely as a unisex middle name to balance out longer or more traditional first names. Bo has a modern and trendy feel that fits well in a variety of cultural and stylistic pairings.

Adventurous Free-spirited Independent Charming

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Bo Derek

Bo Derek

Actress

Born: November 20, 1956 · Long Beach, California, USA

Portrait of Bo Jackson

Bo Jackson

Athlete

Born: November 30, 1962 · Bessember, Alabama, United States

Portrait of Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley

Musician (Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist)

Born: December 30, 1928 · McComb, Mississippi, USA

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Bo Original form
  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • บอ Thai
  • Japanese
  • Hindi
  • Georgian
  • Arabic
  • Armenian

Cultural Adaptations

  • ボ (Bo) Japanese
  • बो (Bo) Hindi
  • ბო (Bo) Georgian
  • بو (Bo) Arabic
  • Բո (Bo) Armenian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bo

What does Bo mean?
To live, dwell
What is the origin of Bo?
Bo has Scandinavian origins.
Is Bo popular?
Bo has been viewed 118 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Bo?
Similar names include Rayan, Salma, Abubakar, Yuki, Pamela.
How do you pronounce Bo?
Bo is pronounced Bo.

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