Carolyn, The Brunch Lover
The name Carolyn is of English/French origin and is derived from the male name Charles. It is a combination of the Germanic elements "karl" meaning "free man" and "lein" meaning "little".Carolyn became popular as a girl's name in the 19th century and was commonly spelled with an "e" at the end, but the spelling without the "e" has become more popular in recent years.Famous bearers of the name Carolyn include American journalist and author Carolyn Keene (pen name for the writers of Nancy Drew books), American actress and singer Carolyn Jones, and British singer/songwriter Carolyn Hester.
The name Carolyn is of English/French origin and is derived from the male name Charles. It is a combination of the Germanic elements "karl" meaning "free man" and "lein" meaning "little".Carolyn became popular as a girl's name in the 19th century and was commonly spelled with an "e" at the end, but the spelling without the "e" has become more popular in recent years.Famous bearers of the name Carolyn include American journalist and author Carolyn Keene (pen name for the writers of Nancy Drew books), American actress and singer Carolyn Jones, and British singer/songwriter Carolyn Hester.
The name Carolyn is popular in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.