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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Carolyn is: Joy. Song of happiness. Also feminine manly.

Italian Baby Names Meaning:

In Italian Baby Names the meaning of the name Carolyn 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.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Carolyn is: Joy. Song of happiness. Also feminine manly.

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