carole

Car-ole · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A female given name, a variant spelling of Carol.

Related words

See also: carol, caroline, carolyn

Etymology

French spelling variant of "Carol," from Old French "carole" meaning a ring dance with singing. The spelling with "-e" reflects French feminine naming conventions and became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.