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

Popularity: Girls Ranked #741 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
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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