Carolyn or Carollyn?
Two spellings, side by side.
Carolyn and Carollyn are two spellings of the same sound. Carolyn is listed with the meaning "From the name carol; joy. song of happiness. also feminine variant of charles: manly; variant of caroline: strong. an italian feminine form of charles. famous bearer: 18th century caroline of ansbach was the german wife of english king george ii. lady caroline lamb had a famous liaison with poet lord byron" and Carollyn with "Joyous song ; a small , strong woman". Carolyn is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Carolyn | Carollyn |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | From the name carol; joy. song of happiness. also feminine variant of charles: manly; variant of caroline: strong. an italian feminine form of charles. famous bearer: 18th century caroline of ansbach was the german wife of english king george ii. lady caroline lamb had a famous liaison with poet lord byron | Joyous song ; a small , strong woman |
| Origin | German | English |
| Gender | Unisex | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ca-rolyn | Ca-rollyn |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Carolyn and Carollyn
Is Carolyn or Carollyn more common?
Carolyn is more often searched and saved on this site; Carollyn is also used.
Do Carolyn and Carollyn mean the same?
Carolyn: "From the name carol; joy. song of happiness. also feminine variant of charles: manly; variant of caroline: strong. an italian feminine form of charles. famous bearer: 18th century caroline of ansbach was the german wife of english king george ii. lady caroline lamb had a famous liaison with poet lord byron". Carollyn: "Joyous song ; a small , strong woman".
How do you say Carolyn?
In parts: Ca-rolyn. Carollyn is said the same way.
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