Caroline Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Caroline

An anglicized form of Carolina, the name Caroline implies a strong, free, independent woman. This ethereal name has German and French origins and has been in vogue since the 19th century. Caroline is also a diminutive Italian form of ‘Carola,’ a Latin word that is the feminine form of ‘Carolus.’

Interestingly, Carolus is derived from the Germanic name Karl or Charles. Thus, Carolina becomes a feminine version of Charles, which signifies a man or a husband.

Since it is an old classic name, tracing its history is hard. But one of the first prominent historical figures is Queen Caroline of Great Britain, born in 1683. She was a keen collector of miniatures, cameos, and intaglios. Additionally, she had an excellent eye for quality of execution and was highly enthusiastic about exploring the historical subject matter.

There are many alternative forms of Caroline. In Danish, it is Karoline. The Czech variation is Karolina, and the Spanish variation is Carolina. Karoline is also the Norwegian and German variant of this name.

Through the centuries, the name Caroline has been born by queens. From the Danish queen consort Caroline Amalie of Augustenburg (1796–1881), the first queen of Bavaria Caroline of Baden (1776–1841), to Caroline Matilda of Great Britain (1751–1775), the name seems to be a favorite of royalty. These royal Carolines have influenced popular culture significantly.

This name has been featured many times in movies and novels too. Who can forget Caroline Forbes, the supporting female character of The Vampire Diaries series, and Caroline Beaufort, the mother of scientist Victor Frankenstein in the classic novel “Frankenstein?” Singer Neil Diamond’s classic hit ‘Sweet Caroline’ composed for his then 11-year-old daughter became an unofficial anthem for all England fans at Euro 2020.

In the 1950s and 60s, Caroline was also a part of several movies. ‘Edward and Caroline,’ romantic Canadian drama ‘Waiting for Caroline,’ and ‘Caroline Cherie’ have highlighted the burgeoning popularity of the name for girls.

Needless to say, this beautiful moniker, which is an amalgamation of Italian, French, and Scottish cultures, is a preferred choice for most parents.

Caroline

Meaning Strong, free, independent woman

Gender Girl

Religion Christianity

Origin English, German

Lucky Number 5

Syllables Four

Length 1 word, 8 letters, 4 vowels, 4 consonants

Type Medium length and moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Caroline?

Pronounced as ca-ro-line

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Caroline in English.

Listen to the sound of the name Caroline in German.

Famous People With The Name Caroline

Caroline Schermerhorn AstorAmerican socialite
Caroline Howard GilmanAmerican writer, popular for poems and essays
Caroline Kennedy American attorney, daughter of the late president John F Kennedy
Caroline BancroftAmerican journalist, worked on Colorado’s history
Caroline BaronAmerican film producer and philanthropist
Caroline Bedell ThomasAmerican cardiologist, pioneer in the study of preventive medicine
Caroline CrawfordAmerican actress and singer, also an astrophysicist
Caroline Matilda DodsonAmerica physician, was known ‘A woman of the century’

Caroline On The Popularity Chart

This lovely feminine name rose in popularity in the 2000s. Although its popularity declined after that, by 2016, the name started to look up. This graph will help you understand the popularity trends better.

Popularity Over Time

During the 1990s, Caroline has started growing in popularity. Although the name’s popularity took a dip in the following years, its resurgence in 2000 and 2016 proves that it is still a remarkable name.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

From 2010 onwards, Caroline has been on the list of top 100 names for girls. Let’s learn more from the graph.

Source: Social Security Administration

Caroline On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Names With Similar Sound As Caroline

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Popular Sibling Names For Caroline

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Boy Sibling Names For Caroline

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Girl Sibling Names For Caroline

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Other Popular Names Beginning With C

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter C to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Names With Similar Meaning As Caroline

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Anagram Names Of Caroline

William Shakespeare is known for his ‘onomastic wit,’ with anagrams being one of them (remember the play Twelfth Night?). Anagram is the rearrangement of the same letters to form different words. Anagramming names has been in vogue for centuries now, and why not when it can create some cute names? Anagram baby names stand out with their unique sound and spellings. You may try an anagram of your name or your partner’s; even better if you combine both names and then try an anagram for the baby. It all stays in the family this way. You may also try anagram names for siblings, especially twins. Here are some anagrams of Caroline.

Carolien

Coraline

Cornelia

Popular Songs On The Name Caroline

Caroline has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
Caroline	Aminé
Caroline	Crash Adams
Caroline	Briston Maroney
Caroline Shut Up	Caroline Polachek
Caroline (feat. Belle Plaine)	Colter Wall
Caroline	Sombr
Caroline Freestyle (feat. Jaree)	Crash Adams
CAROLINE	ThxSoMch

Acrostic Poem On Caroline

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Caroline with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Charismatic persona that captivates the heart.

Artistic and altruistic and you are so futuristic.

Rigid and resilient, like a tree, firmly rooted.

Optimistic always, just like a ray of sunshine in the morning.

Lively spirit bursting with vivacity and zest for life.

Insightful and calm, always a charm.

Naughty yet nice, you personify that variety is the spice of life.

Energetic and enthusiastic, the expeditions you will embark on are endless.

Caroline’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name Caroline. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Mithun (Gemini)
Starting letters for Mithun (Gemini) rashi	K, CHH, GH, Q, C
Representation	Twins
Element	Air
Ruling body	Mercury
Quality	Dual (dvisvabhava)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Mithun (Gemini) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Mrigashira (Makayiram, Mrigasira)	Gemini (0 to 6.40 degrees)	Mars	Ve, Vo, Ka, Kaa, Ki, Kee, We, Wo
Ardra (Arudra, Thiruvadhirai)	Gemini (6.40 to 20 degrees)	Rahu	Ku, Kam, Ja, Cha, Gha, Da, Na, Jha
Punarvasu (Punartham, Punarpoosam)	Gemini (20 to 30 degrees)	Jupiter	Ke, Kay, Ko, Ha, Hi, Hee

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Caroline In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Caroline in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Caroline, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Caroline	English	en
卡罗琳	Chinese	zh-CN
कैरोलीन	Hindi	hi
Caroline	Spanish	es
Caroline	French	fr
كارولين	Arabic	ar
ক্যারোলিন	Bengali	bn
Caroline	Portuguese	pt
Кэролайн	Russian	ru
کیرولین	Urdu	ur
Caroline	Indonesian	id
Caroline	German	de
キャロライン	Japanese	ja
कैरोलीन	Marathi	mr
కరోలిన్	Telugu	te
Caroline	Turkish	tr
கரோலின்	Tamil	ta
Caroline	Vietnamese	vi
Caroline	Tagalog	tl
여자 이름	Korean	ko
Caroline	Hausa	ha
Caroline	Swahili	sw
Caroline	Javanese	jv
Caroline	Italian	it
ਕੈਰੋਲਿਨ	Punjabi	pa
કેરોલિન	Gujarati	gu
แคโรไลน์	Thai	th
ಕ್ಯಾರೋಲಿನ್	Kannada	kn
ካሮሊን	Amharic	am
कैरोलीन	Bhojpuri	bho
Caroline	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Caroline In Sign Languages

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In Braille Alphabet

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Name Numerology For Caroline

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Caroline, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Caroline

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Caroline and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Caroline

Discover the presence of Caroline in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Swede Caroline		2022
Caroline and Jackie	Caroline & Jackie, Don't Leave Me, Untitled Intervention Film, Кэролайн и Джеки	2012
Stephanie, Nathalie, Caroline & Vincent	Inconséquences, Stephanie, Nathalie, Caroline & Vincent	2001
Viens jouir avec moi, Caroline	Viens jouir avec moi, Caroline	1982
Closet Casanova	corpi bollenti d'Amore, Forbidden, Lisa & Caroline porno erotic girls, Paul, Lisa & Caroline, Paul, Lisa and Caroline, Swinger's Paradise	1977
Lady Caroline Lamb	Die große Liebe der Lady Caroline, La vie tumultueuse de Lady Caroline Lamb, Lady Caroline, Lady Caroline's elsker, Los amores de Lady Caroline, Os Amantes de Lady Caroline, Peccato d'amore, Redi Karorain, Skandali jedne lady, Λαίδη Καρολίνα, Леди Каролина Лэм, レディ・カロライン	1972
Waiting for Caroline	Apo agalia se agalia, Aspettando Caroline (Amore in tre), Carolinen rakastajat, Hun kom fra en anden, Indecisión de mujer, Les deux amours de Caroline, To menn om Caroline, Um amor para Carolina, Uma Mulher Insaciável, Wer schläft mit Caroline?, 北国の旅愁	1969
Caroline chérie	Carolina querida, Caroline Chérie: Schön wie die Sünde, Caroline, drágám, Dear Caroline, Karolin Böyle Sevişir, Karolina, agapi mou, Os Amantes de Carolina	1968

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Caroline?

The name Caroline means a ‘strong, free, independent woman.’

2. What is the origin of the name Caroline?

Caroline has German and French origins.

3. How to pronounce the name Caroline?

Caroline is pronounced as ‘ca-ro-line.’

4. Is Caroline a popular baby name?

The feminine name Caroline has experienced moderate popularity. In 2022, there were 3015 babies named Caroline in the US, accounting for about 0.169 percent of all female births that year. Caroline reached its peak popularity in 2017 when there were 4290 births, representing about 0.227 percent of all female births that year (1).

5. What’s a nickname for Caroline?

Common nicknames for Caroline include Caz, Callie, Carole, Carly, and Carrie. These shortened versions create unique and personal alternatives for someone named Caroline.

6. What is a good middle name for Caroline?

The name Caroline implies a strong and independent woman. Therefore, opting for middle names that share similar sentiments may add to the beauty of the name. Atonia (Strong as an oak), Erkin (Free, independent), Maverick (An independent person), Honovi (Strong as a deer), and Arnia (Strong as an eagle) make for some excellent middle name choices.

7. Is Caroline an old-fashioned name?

Caroline is not typically considered an old-fashioned name. It has been in use for many years and has maintained a steady level of popularity with a timeless charm.

8. What are the traits often associated with the name Caroline?

The name Caroline is associated with personality number 2, which indicates that bearers of this name may have a friendly and approachable nature that makes it easy for others to connect with them. They may be understanding and genuine, attracting people with their warm and calm demeanor. However, personality traits are seldom solely based on the individual’s name and may largely depend on their innate nature and external factors.

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