caroline

Car-o-line · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A female given name of French origin.

Related words

See also: carla, carolina, carolyn, charles

Etymology

French feminine form of "Charles," from Latin "Carolus," from Old High German "karl" meaning "free man." The name became popular in English-speaking countries through European royalty, particularly Queens consort of England.