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Meaning and origin
Caroline is a English girl name. The meaning of the name is `joy`.


Where is it used?
The name Caroline is mainly used in French and in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Charles (In English and in French)
Karolyn (In English)
Carlyn (In English)
Carolyn (In English)


In combination with other names:
In English: Careen (F)


If it's too long people might use
In English: Carry


For the opposite sex use:
In Ancient Germanic (Latinized): Carolus (M)


See also
In Polish, Scandinavian and in Hungarian: Karolina
In Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and in English: Carolina
In German and in Danish: Karoline
In French: Carole
In Finnish: Karoliina
In English: Karrie
In English: Carola
In English: Carol
In English: Carrie (F)
In Other languages: Cari (F)


What Caroline`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Caroline:
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   The worst thing about the name:
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   If my name wasn`t Caroline....:
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2. The best thing about the name Caroline:
   It sounds elegant and classy.
   The worst thing about the name:
   It is way too long.
   If my name wasn`t Caroline....:
   I would like to be named Carli, I just love that name.
   Extra information:
   There are lots of nicknames for the name Caroline: Carli, Care, Carey, Cara, Caz, Carla, and, what my friends tease me with, Car
3. The best thing about the name Caroline:
   Its a little bit old-fashioned, which gives it a very dignified sound. It sounds royal, classy.
   The worst thing about the name:
   Being shortened to 'Carol' or 'Carolyn' can be a bit annoying.
   If my name wasn`t Caroline....:
   Then I'd go for its variant 'Carrie'. But on the whole, I love being 'Caroline'.
   Extra information:
   I love the many meanings behind the name, from 'royal' and 'romantic' to 'joyful. It gives the bearer a sense of being something more, something almost noble. I'm glad I have that name.
4. The best thing about the name Caroline:
   I don't know any others
   The worst thing about the name:
   its a bit old fashioned
   If my name wasn`t Caroline....:
   i dunno if i'd suit anything else
   Extra information:
   nope thats about it
5. The best thing about the name Caroline:
   I only know 1 other Caroline so it isn't common!
   The worst thing about the name:
   nothing!
   If my name wasn`t Caroline....:
   no
   Extra information:
   It can be shortened to many names - I am known as Caz
6. The best thing about the name Caroline:
   I love my name -- it's elegant and a little old fashioned, but good.
   The worst thing about the name:
   People get it confused w/ Carolyn...but that's not so bad.
   If my name wasn`t Caroline....:
   no
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7. The best thing about the name Caroline:
   You have so many options of names to play with, Carie, Calie, Carlie and Carol, so Whatever takes your fancy really. Princess Caroline of Monaco, you cant get more glamorous, or chic than this.
   The worst thing about the name:
   People Pronouncing it CaroLYN Its CaroLINE, which is a much prettier Version
   If my name wasn`t Caroline....:
   Yes my nick names. lol I adore the elegance of this name.
   Extra information:
   Its a beautiful name, many people dislike their names, not me, I adore how beautiful it is, and how romanticly its pronounced in Greece Spain Italy and France. Its a name for Romance and Elegance, and makes the young girl become a chic lady
8. The best thing about the name Caroline:
   not so many ppl are called it these days so its a pretty unique name yet its classic and normal
   The worst thing about the name:
   Nothing!
   If my name wasn`t Caroline....:
   There are so many songs writtend about Caroline which is great, sweet caroline, also caroline no (beach boys) and status quo etc
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9. The best thing about the name Caroline:
   not a lot of people have this name. makes me feel unique.
   The worst thing about the name:
   being called carol. makes me seem older. and that i cant name my daughter caroline with out it being weird.
   If my name wasn`t Caroline....:
   i wouldnt be serenaded all the time by other singing 'sweet caroline' once they find out my name or remember the reference to neil diamond.
   Extra information:
   i get complimented on my name quite a bit and its kinda nice to hear.
10. The best thing about the name Caroline:
    It's the best name in the world !!!!!
    The worst thing about the name:
    ppl always mistake it for carolyn. (Care-oh-lin) but it's (Care-oh-line)
    If my name wasn`t Caroline....:
    certificates, trophies blah
    Extra information:
    cooliest

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