Carole

Girl's name

Carole is a variant of Carol, which is derived from the Old English word "carl" meaning "free man."

Meaning Man, army, warrior
Origin Germanic
Peak year 1942

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Carole King - Singer-songwriter, "Tapestry" album.
  • Carole Lombard - Actress, classic Hollywood films.
  • Carole Bouquet - French actress, "For Your Eyes Only."
  • Carole Radziwill - Author, "The Widow's Guide to Sex & Dating."
  • Carole Bayer Sager - Songwriter, "That's What Friends Are For."
  • Carole Landis - Actress, "I Wake Up Screaming."
  • Carole Samaha - Lebanese singer and actress.
  • Carole Shelley - Actress, "The Odd Couple" on Broadway.
  • Carole Cook - Actress, "Sixteen Candles" and "The Lucy Show."
  • Carole Gist - First African-American Miss USA in 1990.

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