Variant of Bernadette (brave as a bear)
Name Profile
Carole
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Carole.
Primary meaning
French feminine of Charles (free woman)
Pronunciation: ka-ROL (French); KAIR-ol (English)
Profile summary
French feminine form of Carol. Means 'free woman.' Popular in France and English-speaking countries in mid-20th century. The current meaning shown for this name is French feminine of Charles (free woman). The catalog pronunciation is listed as ka-ROL (French); KAIR-ol (English). It is listed alongside the related form Carol. Carole 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
Carole is currently cataloged under French (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as French feminine of Charles (free woman).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under French (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Carole is grouped as a vintage unisex name. Related form for this profile: Carol. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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