Caroline Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Caroline is listed in our database as a girl name of Italian origin. Its recorded meaning is “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”.

Caroline Name at a Glance

Name Caroline
Meaning 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.
Origin Italian
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Caroline Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Caroline means “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”. 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.

Caroline Name Origin

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

Is Caroline a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Caroline

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