Golo
Fact sheet
- Name
- Golo
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Golo for boys represents a shortened and babbling form of names that begin with the elements 'Got-' or 'Gott-'. This includes names such as Gottfried, Gotthard, Gotthilf, and Gottlob.
What does the name Golo mean?
Golo is a short form and babbling form for first names that start with 'Got-' or 'Gott-'. The meaningful interpretation includes 'the divine peace', 'the one standing under God's protection', as well as 'the peacekeeper of God'. The name has its roots in Old High German, derived from the components got, meaning 'God', and fridu, which stands for 'peace', 'friendship', 'peacekeeper', 'protection', 'safety', and 'protection from violence'. The name became famous through the legend of Genoveva of Brabant, in which Golo was the steward of Count Siegfried. Although he was in love with Genoveva, he accused her of adultery. Alternatives to this name are Götz and Goetz.
Where does the name Golo come from?
The origin of the name Golo is Old High German, and it means 'the divine peace'. The name is composed of the Old High German words got (God) and fridu (peace, friendship, peacekeeper, protection, safety, protection from violence). Languages: German.
How do you pronounce Golo?
The pronunciation of Golo: The name is two syllables and is rendered as 'Go-lo' [ˈɡoːlo]. Both syllables are open and rounded, with the long o-sound giving the name a certain breadth and calmness. Due to the absence of hard final consonants, Golo sounds soft and flowing. This gives the name a friendly and balanced note - warm in tone, almost narrative, with a calm, natural presence.
When is the name day of Golo?
The name days for Golo are January 13, October 12, and November 8.
Popularity
In Germany, Golo is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2013, reaching 1,615th place. Over the last ten years, Golo has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,224th.
Nicknames & pet names
GoGo / Golem / Goleo / Gollum / Golom / GoLow / Gölchen / Lolo / Polo
Famous people
- Golo Berg (conductor)
- Golo the garden gnome (cartoon character)
- Golo Euler (actor)
- Golo Mann (writer and philosopher)
- Golo Moser (character from the film 'Ich und Kaminski (2015)')
- Golo Schultz (keyboardist of the band Eisblume)
Frequently asked questions about the name Golo
What is the origin of the name Golo?
Golo has its roots in Old High German and means 'the divine peace'.
What does the name Golo mean?
The name is composed of the Old High German words 'got' (God) and 'fridu' (peace, friendship, protection) and encompasses the meanings 'the one standing under God's protection' and 'the peacekeeper of God'.
How popular is the name Golo?
The name Golo is rather rare in Germany, but it has gained recognition through literary sources such as the legend of Genoveva of Brabant.