Female Name
Karolyn
ˈkæɹ.ə.lɪn
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
child actors
educators
ends in -lyn
historians
isograms
producers
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
60/100
upper class65%
wholesome80%
refined80%
strange65%
complex65%
Meaning & Etymology
Karolyn is an English and Swedish feminine given name, serving as a diminutive form of Carolina and Caroline, as well as an alternate form of Karolin. It is a variant of Caroline, which itself derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often symbolizing freedom and strength.
Etymology
Original Form:
Caroline
Evolution:
From Caroline to Karolyn, adapting to different linguistic and cultural contexts.
Source:
Derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'.