Scandinavian name
Bo
Farmer, householder; Old Norse búi (one who lives/dwells), also used as a diminutive of names beginning Bo-.
- Typical use
- unisex
- Syllables
- 1
- Regions
- Sweden, Denmark, Norway
- International spelling
- high
About this name
Bo is a gender-neutral Nordic choice with ties to Sweden, Denmark, Norway. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Farmer, householder; Old Norse búi (one who lives/dwells), also used as a diminutive of names beginning Bo-.
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