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GirlGermanic

Carolyn

KAR-ə-lin

Popularity

#1163

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

558,213

Peak Year

#20,787 in 1947

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Carolyn is a feminine name derived from the Germanic name Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'strong'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

    American publicist and wife of John F. Kennedy Jr.

  • Carolyn Kaster

    American photojournalist, White House photographer.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

elegantgracefulintelligentcaring

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