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Coco

Girl name · 24 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Coco: 24 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2013.

A spirited name with a joyful sound, Coco is most often a diminutive of longer names like Socorro (Spanish for "help" or "relief", a reference to the Virgin Mary) or the Portuguese nickname for children meaning "sweetheart". It also functions as a standalone given name in its own right, particularly in English-speaking cultures. The name is indelibly linked with the legendary French fashion designer Coco Chanel (born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel), whose chic, modern aesthetic transformed women's wear, and with the vibrant American jazz vocalist and pianist Coco Taylor. There is no Scottish place directly linked to the name, and its international, breezy feel keeps it a style choice rather than a heritage pick. Notably, "Coco" is also a playful onomatopoeic word in several languages, sometimes referring to a coconut or, in baby talk, to something endearing.