English · Girl name
Carolyn
“free man”
About the name Carolyn
Carolyn is an English name that is a variant of Caroline, which derives from the masculine name Charles, meaning ‘free man’. The name has been used since the 19th century and has various forms across different languages. Carolyn has been borne by notable figures, including Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, an American fashion icon.
- Meaning
- free man
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KAR-oh-lin(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Caroline
- Karolyn
- Karelyn
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Middle names for Carolyn
- Carolyn Anne
- Carolyn Marie
- Carolyn Elizabeth
- Carolyn Joy
- Carolyn Grace
Questions about Carolyn
- What does Carolyn mean?
- Carolyn is an English name meaning "free man".
- How do you pronounce Carolyn?
- Carolyn is pronounced KAR-oh-lin, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Carolyn?
- Variants of Carolyn include Caroline, Karolyn, Karelyn.
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