Carol as a Female Name
Carol is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Carol for a girl get a name with a clear Germanic (via Latin) heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Carol means “free man” and is of Germanic (via Latin) origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Carole, Caroline, Carolyn, Karol, Carey.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Carol across all genders, see the complete Carol name meaning.
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Is Carol a girl's name?+
Carol is most commonly a girl's name. It means “free man” and is of Germanic (via Latin) origin.
What does Carol mean?+
Carol means “free man” and originates from Germanic (via Latin).