The name carolyn is of english origin and is derived from the masculine name charles, meaning free man or manly. it is a feminine variation of the name caroline and carries similar meanings of … Carolyn is a female given name, a variant of caroline. Other spellings include carolin, karolyn, carolyne, carolynn or carolynne.

The name carolyn is a variation of caroline, which is the feminine form of the name carolus, derived from the germanic name karl, meaning man or freeman. the name has roots in various … Thinking of names? Complete 2021 information on the meaning of carolyn, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby girl name.