Bo as a Male Name
Bo is a unisex name used for males and the other gender alike.
As a unisex name, Bo works equally for males; on male babies it reads as strong and modern, carrying the same Scandinavian (Old Norse) roots either way. The name Bo means “to live, to dwell” and is of Scandinavian (Old Norse) origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Beau, Bow, Boe.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Bo across all genders, see the complete Bo name meaning.
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Bo is a unisex name used for males and the other gender alike. It means “to live, to dwell” and is of Scandinavian (Old Norse) origin.
What does Bo mean?+
Bo means “to live, to dwell” and originates from Scandinavian (Old Norse).