Jo

God will increase; short for Josephine

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Pronounced JOH

About the name Jo

Jo March is the spirited, independent writer at the heart of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. It's a short, bold literary favorite.

Independent, ambitious, and creatively driven.

Fun fact

Jo March, based partly on author Louisa May Alcott herself, became a feminist icon for aspiring writers.

Nicknames for Jo

Josie

Variations

Famous people named Jo

  • Jo March (literary character)

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