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First name Caroline - Meaning, Origin and Rating

Girls name

Origin

Nameday

9. May

Meaning

Caroline is a female given name of French origin. It derives from the Latin name Carolus, which also gave rise to Charles, and means "free man." The name has been borne by notable historical and public figures, including Caroline Kennedy, daughter of American President John F. Kennedy; Caroline of Ansbach, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland; and Caroline of Brunswick, Queen of the United Kingdom and Hanover.

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