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Comments and insights on the name Consuelo

Pronunciation: kohn-SWAY-low

Personal experiences with the name Consuelo

My sister's name is Consuelo, but we pronounce it kohn-sew-EL-o. She's gorgeous, and I think it's a beautiful name. She rarely has any trouble with people mispronouncing it, as she more often goes by the nickname of Consie.

Nicknames for Consuelo

Chelo, Connie, Consi/Consie, Sue

Meanings and history of the name Consuelo

It is taken from the title of the Virgen María del consuelo meaning "Virgin Mary of the consolation."

Famous real-life people named Consuelo

Consuelo Velazquez, Mexican composer.
Consuelo Castiglioni, founder and designer of Marni.
Consuelo Vanderbilt, later Duchess of Marlborough.

Consuelo in song, story & screen

Jose Marin Verona, of Cuba, wrote the waltz "Consuelo".
Consuelo - character in West Side Story