Bo 1

This name is cute!

Not all two-letter names work well, yet others do. If it was / is an existing word with a relevant meaning, or an historical classic, and linguistically appealing, then it certainly qualifies.

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What specifically makes Bo a bonafide given name is that in Scandinavian languages, 'Bo' (lowercase) is the word for "live".

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Though other flattering factors can render the meaning of a name irrelevant, in this particular case, I love its meaning. It has Zen appeal, and holds a lot of character in its simplicity, making Bo one of my top five favourite names for a boy or a girl.

It's so cute and fitting on Bo Burnham. I probably wouldn't like it if it wasn't for him. Never met anyone irl with the name.

My friends and I call each other Bo. I don't know why, exactly. Maybe it's like Beau. "Hey, Bo, what's going on?" This name can also be a term of endearment among friends.

It could be used as a pet name for Bojangles (which is a dumb name by the way), Boris, Bonnie or anything else that starts with BO. Also, some people actually mean "stink" when they say "B.O." Please use Bo as a pet name, not a person name. It also reminds me of Bo Peep, a nursery rhyme character who keeps losing her sheep and cries when she can't find them, she never thinks to look for them.

Bo is NOT a girl's name in ANY circumstance. I'd probably crack up if I was talking with a beautiful woman and she told me her name was.. Bo.

I only personally know one Bo, and he uses it as a nickname for Robert.

To me, this seems too short to be someone's full name.

I like this as a nickname for Boris.

My name is Bo and I'm a girl. I was named after Bo Derek apparently. But I think the name Bo is becoming more neutral nowadays. Like Taylor, Alex etc.

Bo is a really awesome and cool name, and should only be used for boys. I would rate this name a 11 out of 10, because it is so good.

I also knew someone named Robert who went by Bo. I think it sounds really cool, but only as a nickname.

I once met a Robert who went by Bo. I think it's good as a short form on a boy ONLY! On a girl, it's ugly.

My friend named her son Bo but spelled it Beaux. I think it is really cool, but would use it for a girl.

I don't understand why I like this name on a boy, but I do. I think it's adorable on a girl, now that people have mentioned it.

I really like the name Bo, on a girl. The little girl from 'Signs' held the name well. It works as a girl's name.

I like the name Bo on a girl more than on a male.