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The baby name Carole is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAR-ohl (KAH-rol) — /ˈkærəl/,kuh-ROHL — /kəˈroʊl/.

Carole is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: KAR-ohl (KAH-rol) — /ˈkærəl/,kuh-ROHL — /kəˈroʊl/

What is the meaning of the name Carole ?

The baby name Carole is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAR-ohl (KAH-rol) — /ˈkærəl/,kuh-ROHL — /kəˈroʊl/.

Carole is English in Origin.

Carole is the French-influenced spelling of Carol, a feminine form tied to Caroline and ultimately to the Germanic Karl, meaning free person. Through Latin Carolus and Old High German Karl, the name connects to the Charles family of names. In English it also echoes the noun carol, a joyous song or dance from Old French carole, a pleasing association though not the primary etymology.

As a given name, Carole gained prominence in the early to mid-20th century, especially in the United States and Britain, buoyed by screen icon Carole Lombard, and enjoyed strong use in France from the 1960s through the 1980s. Variants and related forms include Carol, Carola, Caroline, Carolyn, Carolee, Karola, and diminutives Caro and Carrie; cognates span Carlo, Carlos, Charles, Karl, Karol. The core meaning centers on freedom, with an added cultural overtone of festivity and song.

Carole has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Carole

Carole Landis Actor · Born 1919 · United States Carole Landis was an American actress best known for her film work in the 1940s, especially as a contract player for Twentieth Century-Fox. She appeared in movies including One Million B.C., Moon Over Miami, and I Wake Up Screaming. Carole Ann Ford Actor · Born 1940 · United Kingdom Carole Ann Ford is a British actress best known for playing Susan Foreman in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who. Born on 16 June 1940, she is especially remembered as one of the show's original stars. Carole Karemera Actor · Born 1975 · Belgium Carole Umulinga Karemera is best known as a Rwandan actress and theater director. Born in Belgium in 1975, she is also a saxophone player, festival producer, and cultural policy expert.
Carole Samaha Actor · Born 1972 · Egypt Carole Samaha is a Lebanese Egyptian singer and actress best known for her Arabic pop music and stage performances. Born on July 25, 1972, she has released six studio albums, including popular songs like "Etalaa Fiya" and "Khallik Bhalak." Carole Laure Actor|musician · Born 1948 · Canada Carole Laure is a Quebec actress and singer best known for her work in French-Canadian film and music. Born on August 5, 1948, in Quebec, Canada, she is known for films like Sweet Movie, La Mort d'un bûcheron, and Maria Chapdelaine.

Celebrity babies named Carole

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Carole Vian Boris Vian singer ★★★★★

Carole – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 1995 #1 — 563
LU 0 #15 58 2,830
BF Girls 0 #16 2 315
HT Girls 0 #21 3 950
CM Girls 0 #22 2,307 11,671
LU Girls 0 #28 259 4,850
CM 0 #29 27 2,592
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
CY Girls 0 #106 16 3,755
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
Switzerland Girls 2024 #133 3 1,786
MU 0 #133 5 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
MT Girls 0 #148 6 3,773
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
CR 0 #161 5 5,526
AE 0 #163 15 10,220
PR Girls 0 #165 3 3,171
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
Belgium Girls 2000 #204 18 423
PS 0 #209 10 5,692
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
JM Girls 0 #224 36 7,507
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
PT 0 #246 5 4,161
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
IL 0 #256 19 6,291
SG 0 #259 11 11,010
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
LB 0 #266 589 13,263
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
TW Girls 0 #282 8 8,139
QA Girls 0 #293 24 15,378
Canada Girls 2014 #304 5 2,797
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
MY 0 #311 20 12,352
MU Girls 0 #315 37 8,539
DK Girls 0 #325 5 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
HK 0 #330 19 8,483
CN Girls 0 #333 17 8,829
JO Girls 0 #335 5 7,570
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
NL 0 #376 16 2,481
OM Girls 0 #382 15 15,987
EG 0 #387 14 6,387
France Girls 2020 #392 3 3,215
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
PT Girls 0 #409 43 7,952
PH Girls 0 #421 9 13,098
ZA 0 #423 25 14,421
CL 0 #426 9 6,867
Spain 0 #433 20 2,326
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
CM Boys 0 #450 101 12,054
PS Girls 0 #482 42 10,981
KW Girls 0 #491 25 19,177
AE Girls 0 #503 51 20,968
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CR Girls 0 #511 22 11,342
PA Girls 0 #514 5 9,861
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
SG Girls 0 #534 53 18,916
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
IL Girls 0 #555 63 11,648
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
HK Girls 0 #571 45 16,104
BH 0 #579 9 17,937
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
BO Girls 0 #644 8 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IT 0 #666 49 4,183
SY 0 #681 48 11,684
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #729 10 3,895
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
NG Girls 0 #757 30 15,093
CL Girls 0 #794 58 14,098
KW Boys 0 #798 9 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #799 40 4,949
TN 0 #800 30 13,765
NL Girls 0 #831 125 5,933
EG Girls 0 #833 127 14,742
Spain Girls 0 #843 141 5,561
ZA Girls 0 #859 288 25,928
United States Girls 2023 #906 9 8,600
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
SA Girls 0 #912 24 25,931
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
MY Girls 0 #939 56 24,821
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #988 5 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,003 8 14,861
MA 0 #1,054 75 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,068 11 16,140
IT Girls 0 #1,113 339 9,415
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
DZ 0 #1,143 34 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,173 11 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,187 25 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Carole is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Switzerland
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Carole

Carole is predominantly a girl's name.
Carole is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KAR-ohl (KAH-rol) — /ˈkærəl/,kuh-ROHL — /kəˈroʊl/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Carol, Caroline, Carolyn, Carola, Carolle and Carolee.
Across languages, Carole has these equivalents: Caroline (French/Dutch), Karola (Polish/Hungarian/German).
Yes, very popular — Carole ranked #1 in Ireland in 1995, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Carole ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1995).
Carole's popularity is rising. It moved from #398 in 2010 to #392 in 2020 in France.
Yes — 5 notable people named Carole are in our database, including Carole Landis (Actor), Carole Ann Ford (Actor), Carole Karemera (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Carole for their child, including Boris Vian.