Meaning & Story
Carlo is the Italian form of Charles, derived from the Old High German Karl meaning man, strong man, or free man. The name has been borne by Italian kings, emperors, and artists throughout history, and remains one of the most distinguished names in the Italian naming tradition. For pets, Carlo brings the warmth and directness of Italian masculine naming, a name that is confident without being pretentious.
Carlo is a warm, confident name for a male companion with a natural Italian charm and a personality that makes everything feel slightly more enjoyable simply by his participation in it. The Old High German free man heritage suits a companion with an independent spirit who nonetheless chooses the company of his humans as his preferred state of being. Whether your companion is an Italian breed with centuries of working dog heritage or a charming mutt with an inexplicable Roman bearing, Carlo fits a companion with genuine personality.