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.

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