Carolyn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carolyn Name at a Glance

Name	Carolyn
Meaning	Joy. Song of happiness. Also feminine variant of Charles: manly.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Carolyn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carolyn means “Joy. Song of happiness. Also feminine variant of Charles: manly”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Carolyn Name Origin

Our database records Carolyn under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Carolyn a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Carolyn is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Carolyn

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