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The name Carol is of English, French, and German origin, and it means "song of happiness" or "joyful melody". It is a unisex name that was originally used as a male name in medieval times, but over time, it became more commonly associated with females.In English, the name Carol was popularized in the 19th century as a name for girls, with variations such as Caroline and Carolyn. In French, the name is spelled "Carole" and in German, it is spelled "Karol" or "Karl". The name Carol is also associated with the Christmas season due to the popular Christmas carol "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. As a result, it is often used as a name for girls born around Christmas time.Famous people named Carol include singer and actress Carol Burnett, actress Carol Channing, and journalist and author Carol Shields.

The name Carol is popular worldwide, but particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. It is also commonly used in countries such as Brazil, the Philippines, and Romania.

If you're looking for a name with a similar sound or feel to Carol, there are a few options that might catch your interest:

• Carla
• Caroline
• Coral
• Cora
• Carys
• Cheryl
• Cara
• Carmen
• Carolyn
• Charlene