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Bo Martin Erik Erikson (born 1965), also known as E-Type, is a Swedish eurodance musician.
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In the 2017 mobile game 'Brawl Stars', Bo is an Epic Brawler who has moderate health, immense utility with his Super, and a potentially high but inconsistent damage output. He attacks by firing three long-ranged arrows that explode in a small radius at the end of their range. His Super places three traps that can be triggered to explode a moment later by being walked on by an enemy, damaging and knocking enemies back upon exploding.
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It has never been used as a female name in Scandinavian countries. It is strictly a male name in Scandinavia.
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Scandinavia, which, most commonly refers to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, can, in certain contexts, also refer to the Scandinavian Peninsula, which (excluding Denmark), includes part of northern Finland.
Based on their ethnolinguistic relations with Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, within this context, also include Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
It has already been sourced below within an earlier comment regarding its usage. Within the following link, exists verification regarding the use of Bo also as a female name within Scandinavia.
https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Bo_f
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Based on their ethnolinguistic relations with Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, within this context, also include Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
It has already been sourced below within an earlier comment regarding its usage. Within the following link, exists verification regarding the use of Bo also as a female name within Scandinavia.
https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Bo_f
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Bo Exters is a Dutch fashion model.
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This name is cute!
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Some females named Bo:
Bo Petersen was born in Queenstown, South Africa of Scandinavian heritage. She is a South African-American teacher, actress, writer.
Bo Don, born on June 15th, 1992 in Vlaardingen, Netherlands is a Dutch model.
Bo Youngblood (Britnee Bo Youngblood), born on June 18, 1983 in San Mateo County, California, USA is an actress, producer, writer.
Missy Bo Kearns, born on April 14, 2001 is an English professional soccer player who plays for Liverpool in the FA (Football Association) Women's Championship.
Bonita "Bo" Griffin, born on August 14, 1957 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA was a former South Florida radio host who also worked in local and cable television.
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Bo Petersen was born in Queenstown, South Africa of Scandinavian heritage. She is a South African-American teacher, actress, writer.
Bo Don, born on June 15th, 1992 in Vlaardingen, Netherlands is a Dutch model.
Bo Youngblood (Britnee Bo Youngblood), born on June 18, 1983 in San Mateo County, California, USA is an actress, producer, writer.
Missy Bo Kearns, born on April 14, 2001 is an English professional soccer player who plays for Liverpool in the FA (Football Association) Women's Championship.
Bonita "Bo" Griffin, born on August 14, 1957 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA was a former South Florida radio host who also worked in local and cable television.
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Bo is a classic Scandinavian name stemming back many centuries, more frequently born by males (and sometimes females), so there exist many Scandinavian boys and men named Bo, but here are a few more recent generation non Scandinavian males with the birth name Bo. This list happens to be all sport-related.
Bo Levi Mitchell (born March 3, 1990) is an American professional Canadian football quarterback for the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL (Canadian Football League).
Bo Joseph Bichette (born March 5, 1998) is a Brazilian-American professional baseball shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays of MLB (Major League Baseball).
Bo Chapman Nix (born February 25, 2000) is an American football quarterback for the Oregon Ducks.
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Bo Levi Mitchell (born March 3, 1990) is an American professional Canadian football quarterback for the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL (Canadian Football League).
Bo Joseph Bichette (born March 5, 1998) is a Brazilian-American professional baseball shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays of MLB (Major League Baseball).
Bo Chapman Nix (born February 25, 2000) is an American football quarterback for the Oregon Ducks.
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Bo Svenson (Bo Ragnar Svensson), born February 13, 1941 of Russian and Swedish descent is a Swedish–American actor, producer, author, screenwriter. He is a naturalized United States citizen.
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Bo Danske, (also known as Boetius de Dacia, also spelled Boethius de Dacia) was a 13th-century Danish philosopher. The rendering of his name Danske Bo ("Bo the Dane") into Medieval Latin as Boetius de Dacia stems from the fact that the toponym Dania, meaning Denmark, was occasionally confused with Dacia during the Middle Ages.
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Bo is also used for females and would certainly qualify as unisex. The pronunciation for this name is equally appealing (as is its meaning). It has both strong and delicate qualities. Within Scandinavian countries and North America, it's been traditionally used more for boys, but has also taken an interest for girls as a given, middle name, or short form, and been particularly popular within the Netherlands and Belgium.
https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Bo_m
Alternatively, though traditionally male as well, the older Scandinavian versions Bó and Boe would also work.
https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/B%C3%B3
https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Boe
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https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Bo_m
Alternatively, though traditionally male as well, the older Scandinavian versions Bó and Boe would also work.
https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/B%C3%B3
https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Boe
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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.
What specifically makes Bo a bonafide given name is that in Scandinavian languages, 'Bo' (lowercase) is the word for "live".
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. It's subtle and bold on a boy; punchy and adorable on a girl. Bo ia among my most favourite names for either a boy or a girl.
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What specifically makes Bo a bonafide given name is that in Scandinavian languages, 'Bo' (lowercase) is the word for "live".
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. It's subtle and bold on a boy; punchy and adorable on a girl. Bo ia among my most favourite names for either a boy or a girl.
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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.
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In the Scandanavian languages (Danish/Norwegian/Swedish) the name Bo is associated with the present-day Scandinavian word 'bo' (lowercase), meaning "live", as in exist/living (related to life), and reside/nest (related to dwelling).
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Bo on the go.
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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.
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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.
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Also short for Beauregard or any name beginning with the sound Bo.
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Bo Burnham, the comedian from Massachustts.
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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.
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My name is Bo and I am a girl. I am not named after anyone and my name is not short for anything. :)
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Bo for a girl? No way!.. It's okay for a boy only.
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I only personally know one Bo, and he uses it as a nickname for Robert.
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To me, this seems too short to be someone's full name.
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In Denmark we would ONLY use this on a boy. Some names just only works on one gender.
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I like this as a nickname for Boris.
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Bo is very common in Denmark. It means "to live" as in "to live in a house" (at bo i et hus).
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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.
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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.
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I also knew someone named Robert who went by Bo. I think it sounds really cool, but only as a nickname.
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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.
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My friend named her son Bo but spelled it Beaux. I think it is really cool, but would use it for a girl.
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Bo is Sebastion's male child in the book The Nature of Jade, by Deb Caletti.
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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.
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It's a girl's name too. It is my mother's friend's name. I think it is a good name, but I shall never name my son this as I feel that it is very feminine.
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Means "who lives in one place", or a land owner, in contrast to being a hunter or nomad. In Viking ages or eariler, only used by Jarls or similair. Since 1800's often used as fore-names by common people in Sweden, Denmark and sometimes elsewhere.
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A semi famous bearer: Bo Hartlieb from the novel by Cornelia Funke: The Thief Lord. Although, it said his real name was Boniface, the name fit his sweet, curious personality.
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It can also be an alternate spelling of Beau.
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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.
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Little Bo Peep.
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I like the name Bo on a girl more than on a male.
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Bo Jackson is one of the most famous athletes of all time. "Bo knows."
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Bo Duke is one of the cousins on "The Dukes of Hazzard" T.V. show. He was played by John Schneider.
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Bo Diddley is a famous bearer.
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Somehow made female by Bo Derek. Swedish nickname is Bosse.
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This is also a Dutch name, my cousin bears this name too. It is an ordinary name in the Netherlands, but not very common.
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Bo Bice, American Idol runner up bears this name.
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The word "bo" in Danish means "live" (or the place where you live).
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