The girl's name Carol \c(a)-rol\ is pronounced KARE-ul. It is of English origin. Originally a male name, an Anglicised form of Carolus (see Charles). Probably originated as a short form of Caroline, not from "Christmas carol". First used toward the end of the 19th century. The French form Carole was made famous in the mid-20th century by actress Carole Lombard. It is sometimes paired with a monosyllabic second name, as in Carol-Ann. Actresses Carol Burnett, Carol Channing; skater Carol Heiss; playwright Caryl Churchhill

ORIGIN
Old German

MEANING
Free man

First used as a masculine name derived from Carolus and later became a short form of Caroline. It's also associated with the vocabulary word that refers to a song or hymn, especially at Christmastime. The name was listed among the top 100 from 1928 to 1971. It was known during the 1920s, 1930s and early 1940s for comedic actress Carole Lombard who used the French form of the name. Comedienne and actress Carol Burnett, the host of a successful television variety show from 1967 to 1978, was another famous bearer.

VARIATIONS
Carl Charles Carroll

ALTERNATIVES
Carrol Karel Karyl Keryl Caryl Karole Carroll Karol Karryl Carole

NICKNAMES
Caro

FAMOUS Carols
Carole King (singer) Carol Channing (comedienne/actress) Carol Blazejowski (Basketball Hall of Famer)

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