Names related to Carol: Carole, Caroline, Carolyn, Carroll, Karol, Carolina, Carrol, Caryl
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Carol

Pronunciation: KA-rəl (key)

Origin of the name Carol:

Feminine form of the Latin Carolus, which is a cognate of Charles (full-grown, a man, freeman), and a short form of Caroline, another feminine form of Carolus. Alternatively, the name is derived from the vocabulary word carol (joyous song, a carol). Var: Carol, Carrol, Carroll, Carryl, Caryl.

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Meanings and history of the name Carol: | Edit

Short form of CAROLINE. It was formerly a masculine name, derived from CAROLUS. Romanian form of CAROLUS, This was the name of two Romanian kings. The name can also be given in reference to the English vocabulary word which means "song" or "hymn". Song of Joy

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Carol Burnett, American actress and comedienne.
Carol Channing, American actress and singer, 3-time Tony Award winner.

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"Carol", song by Chuck Berry, written by Donald Hayes.
"Oh Carol", song by Neil Sedaka.
"Oh Carol", song by Smokie.

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