Caroline: name meaning and origin

Caroline

free woman (from Charles)

Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables

Caroline is a Germanic name meaning "free woman (from Charles)". It has 3 syllables, stressed on Car, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Nicknames for Caroline

CarrieCaroLina

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Questions about Caroline

What does the name Caroline mean?

Caroline is a Germanic name meaning "free woman (from Charles)".

How many syllables are in Caroline?

Caroline has 3 syllables (Car-o-line), with the stress usually on "Car".

What are nicknames for Caroline?

Common nicknames for Caroline include Carrie, Caro, Lina.

Is Caroline a boy's or girl's name?

Caroline is traditionally a girl's name.