Name:
Caroline
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Caroline originates in Germanic languages and means "free woman". It is a feminine form of Carolus, ultimately derived from Charles. Caroline has been one of the most popular feminine given names over centuries and in various spelling in different countries around the world. It was a popular name within royalty, including several queens of Great Britain. Caroline was also the name of Napoleon Bonaparte's younger sister.
Pronunciation:
KER-É™-lien
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Callie
Carol
Carolyn
Carrie
Karoline
Famous Caroline:
Caroline Herschel : astronomer
Caroline Gilchrist Rhea : actress
Caroline Bird : writer
Caroline Caddy : writer
Caroline Corr : musician
Caroline Ex : model
Caroline Graham : writer
Caroline Hunt : published author
Caroline Munro : actress
Caroline Shaw : writer
Caroline Tayler : jazz artist
Caroline Vis : athlete