Carolina Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carolina Name at a Glance

Name	Carolina
Meaning	Strong. A latinized form of Caroline. Famous bearer: the American states of North and South Carolina were named after British king Charles I.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Carolina Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carolina means “Strong. A latinized form of Caroline. Famous bearer: the American states of North and South Carolina were named after British king Charles I”. 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.

Carolina Name Origin

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

Is Carolina a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Carolina

When considering Carolina for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.