Caline
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Caline is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “Caline is a French name, a diminutive of Caroline, which is a feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1982.
What Caline Means
“Caline is a French name, a diminutive of Caroline, which is a feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'.”
The Story of Caline
A whisper from French elegance, this name evokes a sense of spirited freedom and an effortless, charming grace.
Caline is a delicate French name, a diminutive form of Caroline, which itself is the feminine extension of Charles. The root meaning 'free man' has, through centuries of linguistic evolution, softened into a connotation of a free spirit.
When you say Caline, you imagine your daughter embodying an elegant, free-spirited nature. She will be charming and kind, moving through life with an easy grace and an independent heart.
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Peak Year
#5 in 1982
Total Births
10
First Recorded
1982
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