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Name Profile
Carol
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Carol.
Primary meaning
Feminine of Charles (free man)
Pronunciation: KAIR-ol
Profile summary
Feminine form of Carolus (Charles). Means 'free man.' Extremely popular in the 1940s-1960s. Famous bearer: Carol Burnett (b. 1933), American comedian. The current meaning shown for this name is Feminine of Charles (free man). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAIR-ol. It is listed alongside the related form Carole. Carol appears in unisex naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Carol is currently cataloged under English (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Feminine of Charles (free man).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Carol is grouped as a vintage unisex name. Related form for this profile: Carole. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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