Meaning: Feminine form of Charles
The story
Caroline is a French feminine form in the Charles family. English usually gives it a -line ending, while French uses -leen, making pronunciation part of its international character.
Nicknames
- Carrie
Spellings & variants
- Carolina
- Carolyn
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Caroline comes from French and Germanic.
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Clear; bright
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