Caroline

A feminine name of French and German origin, Caroline is an enduring favorite of parents around the world. It is a variant of Charles and derives from Karl, which is said to mean "free man" or "army." Caroline has several alternatives and nicknames, including Carolyn, Carolina, and Carrie. It's also no stranger to music stardom and features in lots of popular songs, from Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" to Fleetwood Mac's "Caroline," among many other bops. If you're worried about people singing baby Caroline's name to the point of annoyance, this is what fellow Caroline and The Bump member Carrie7508 has to say: "My name is Caroline and I never had that issue. I actually like having quite a few songs with my name in it!" Caroline is fashionable and vintage, making it the perfect trendy choice if you're looking for something timeless.

Fun Facts About the Name Caroline

• Caroline's influence on royalty: Before the 1700s, Caroline was almost unheard of in the English-speaking world. Caroline of Ansbach, the German wife of King George II, became Queen of Great Britain in 1727 and made the name vogue. Her intelligence and vibrance made Caroline a fashionable household name across Britain and its American colonies.
• It has never left the Top 500: Ever since the Social Security Administration (SSA) began recording US name data in 1880, Caroline has notably been a hit. It has never ranked beyond the Top 500 girl names.
• Caroline's pronunciations around the world: In English-speaking countries, Caroline is mainly pronounced with the long ine vowel sound. In French, however, though spelled the same, Caroline ends with a soft een. In German and Scandinavian languages, Caroline ends with two syllables: een-uh.