TheNameDBCarolyn
FeminineMeaning
A variant of Caroline, meaning 'free woman' or 'woman of strength.'
Etymology
Carolyn is a modern English variant of Caroline, created by adding the suffix '-yn' to Carol, which derives from the Latin Carolus. This form became particularly popular in the United States during the 20th century.
About the Name Carolyn
Carolyn is a 20th-century American variant of Caroline that became particularly popular from the 1930s through the 1960s. It represents a modernization of the classic Caroline while maintaining its elegant and feminine character.