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Carolyn Griffin

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Personal Details

Given Name
Carolyn
Surname
Griffin

The Name Carolyn

Origin
Latin
Meaning
A variant of Caroline, meaning 'free woman' or 'woman of strength.'
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The Griffin Surname

Origin
Irish/Welsh
Meaning
Descendant of Griffith, from the Welsh personal name Griffith meaning strong lord.
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