Carolyn

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The modern form of Caroline with its "y" in the suffix spelling that's used mainly in the United States. The name was listed among the top 100 from 1927 to 1970, peaking at No. 10 in 1942. , From The Name Carol And Linda

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Origin: Old German; Teutonic

Gender: Unisex

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Variations: Charles +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Carolin +; Caroline +; Carollyn +; Carolyne +; Carolynn +; Carrolyn +; Karolyn +; Add an Alternative

Nicknames: Carol +; Lyn +; Add a Nickname

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Famous Carolyns: Caroline Rhea (actress); Add a Famous Carolyn

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: Names of the 1940s; German Girl Baby Names

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