Karolyn is an English baby girl’s name that means “free man”. Karolyn is a diminutive of the name Caroline and a feminine form of the name Charles. Karolyn is a traditional name that was popular in the middle of the 20th century but fell out of popularity by the mid 1960s.
Meaning of the name Karolyn:
English: free man
Origin of the name Karolyn:
Karolyn is a baby girl’s name of English origin that means “free man”. Karolyn is a variant spelling of Caroline and the feminine form of the name Charles.
Symbolism of the name Karolyn:
Karolyn has a namesake in the Carolyn Rose. This beautiful hybrid tea rose is of a medium pink color with a sweet scent. Pink roses are traditionally symbols of friendship, love, innocent, and pure hearts.
Style of the name Karolyn:
traditional
Gender of the name Karolyn:
Karolyn is a girl's baby name.
Pronunciation of the name Karolyn:
KAR-ə-lin
Number of syllables in the name Karolyn:
three
Emotion evoked from the name Karolyn:
Karolyn evokes feelings of creativity and grace.
Alternative spellings for the name Karolyn:
Carlyn, Caroline, Carolyn, Karoline, Karlyn
Nicknames for the name Karolyn:
Popularity of the name Karolyn:
According to the Social Security Administration, Karolyn is a popular baby girl’s name. Karolyn was in the top 1000 baby names from 1937 to 1965. It peaked at #571 in 1941.
Related names for the name Karolyn:
Great middle names for the name Karolyn and their meanings:
- Eugenie (wellborn)
- Doreen (sullen)
- Lisabeth (pledged to God)
- Taisie (resurrection)
- Inessa (pure, virginal)
- Sidona (from Sidon)
- Roxie (dawn)
- Alice (noble)
Famous people with the name Karolyn:
- Karolyn Grimes (American actress)
- Karolyn Smardz Frost (Canadian historian and author)
- Karolyn Ann Nelke (American actress and playwright)
- Karolyn Pho (American costume designer)
- Karolyn Englehardt (American actress)
Karolyn in popular culture:
- Karolyn the Cat (media, “Sonic the Hedgehog” franchise)
- Karolyn“A Song of Ice and Fire” series by George R. R. Martin)
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