Boo: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
A pet name for a loved one
Origin
English (nickname)
Pronunciation
BOO

Boo is an English (nickname) name meaning “a pet name for a loved one”. It appears in our list of 200+ Southern Gothic Baby Names With Dark Charm and Romance.

Meaning & Origin of Boo

Meaning: A pet name for a loved one.

Origin: English (nickname).

How to Pronounce Boo

BOOIPA /buː/

Popularity of Boo

Boo doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Boo

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