Lo

Lo is a Scandinavian short form of longer names beginning with the element Lou or Lo, most commonly used as an independent given name in Sweden and other Nordic countries, where it also coincides with the Swedish word for lynx, lending it a nature-inspired quality. It functions as a feminine diminutive of names such as Louise or Lovisa, themselves derived from the Old High German name Hluodwig, meaning famous warrior, the same root that gives rise to Ludwig and Lewis. Lo has gained broader international use as a minimalist given name in contemporary naming trends.