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GirlGermanic

Carole

KAIR-ul

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

110,941

Peak Year

#8,440 in 1942

First Recorded

1901

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A feminine form of Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man".

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Carole King

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Carole Lombard

    American actress.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

IndependentStrongFriendlyGenerous

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