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Carollyn Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "carollyn" is "variant of carolyn, which is derived from caroline. it comes from the germanic name karl, meaning 'man' or 'free man', combined with the suffix '-line', meaning 'little'", and is used often for "female".

Name
carollyn
Meaning
variant of carolyn, which is derived from caroline. it comes from the germanic name karl, meaning 'man' or 'free man', combined with the suffix '-line', meaning 'little'
Pronunciation
kuh-rawl-in
Used for
female
Syllables
3

Carollyn Name Details

The name Carollyn is a modern variant of the name Carolyn, which became popular in the English-speaking world in the 19th century. It is derived from the French name Caroline, which traces its roots back to the Germanic name Karl. In the Middle Ages, the name Karl was commonly used by various Germanic tribes to denote a man or a free man. Over time, Caroline became a popular feminine form of the name. The variation Carollyn adds the suffix '-line', which means 'little', giving the name a diminutive connotation.

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