Carol

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Free man; Song of happiness
Pronunciation
KAHR-uhl or KARE-uhl
KAR-əl
Popularity
Carol was a top 100 name for girls in the United States during the 1930s through 1960s, and peaked at #9 in 1941. Since then, its popularity has declined, and it's now primarily used as a middle name or for older generations. It's still a popular name in some European countries like France and Italy.

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Carol Name meanings & History

Free man; Song of happiness. Short form of Caroline. It was formerly a masculine name, derived from Carolus. The name can also be given in reference to the English vocabulary word, which means "song" or "hymn". Carol is commonly used as a first or middle name for girls, but can also be used for boys. It has been a traditional name for newborns born around Christmas.

Zodiac Sign of Carol: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Carol:

C: Chatty,Clever,Cute,Candid,Copycat,Curious,Choice

A: Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive,Action,Argumentative,Assertive

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obsolete,Organized

L: Languid,Legal,Lover,Lazy,Luscious,Lovely,Liaison

Carol is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Carol Burnett (actress), Carol Danvers (fictional character in Marvel Comics), and Carol King (singer-songwriter).

2.) CAROL (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Feminine form of the Latin Carolus, which is a cognate of Charles (full-grown, a man, a freeman), and a short form of Caroline, another feminine form of Carolus. Alternatively, the name is derived from carol (joyous song, a carol). Var: Carole, Carrol, Carroll, Carryl, Caryl. (KARE-OL, KARE-UL)


3.) Carol (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) feminine; (French) joyful song; (German) farming woman

Other Forms: Carole, Carroll, Caryl, Karol, Karrole


4.) CAROL (Male)

Usage: Romanian

Meanings: Romanian form of Charles (full-grown, a man). The name is derived from the Germanic karl (full-grown, a man) and has been borne by two Romanian kings, Carol I (1839-1914) and Carol II (1893-1953). (KAH-REL)


5.) Carol (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (German) farmer. (French) song of joy. (English) strong. See also Charlene,Kalle,Karol.

Other Forms: Caral, Carall, Carel, Carele, Carell, Carelle, Cariel, Caril, Carile, Carill, Caro, Carola, Carolenia, Carolinda, Caroll, Carral, Carrall, Carrel, Carrell, Carrelle, Carril, Carrill, Carrol, Carroll


6.) CAROL (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: A short form of Caroline (a freeman, peasant), Carol is also bestowed as an independent given name. See CAROLINE. (KARE-OL)


7.) Carol (Male)

Usage: Romanian

Meanings: Carol means "song of happiness" or "joyful song".


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Cartoon of Carol

Description: The name Carol has Latin roots and is derived from the word "carus" which means "beloved". It was originally a male name but became popular as a female name in the 19th century. Carol means "song of happiness" or "joyful song". Romanian form of Carolus. This was the name of two Romanian kings. Carol is a classic name that has been used for several generations. It is suitable for baby girls born in the winter, especially during the Christmas season.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Carol include Carol Burnett, an American actress and comedian, and Carol Channing, a Broadway actress and singer.

8.) CAROL (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Feminine form of the Latin Carolus, which is a cognate of Charles (full-grown, a man) and a short form of Caroline, which is a feminine form of Carolus. The name is alternatively derived from the vocabulary word carol (joyous song, a carol). See CHARLES (Male Names). Var: Carole, Caryl. (KARE-RL)


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