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Name Origin

Carole is a feminine given name, often considered a variant spelling of Carol. It has roots in Germanic languages and ultimately derives from the Old High German words 'keral' or 'caral', meaning 'free man' or 'warrior'.

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Famous People

Carole King (1942-)

Singer-Songwriter

  • Wrote numerous hit songs for other artists including 'So Far Away' and 'You've Got a Friend'
  • Released successful solo albums like 'Tapestry'

Carole Lombard (1908-1942)

Actress

  • Starred in screwball comedies like 'Twentieth Century' and 'My Man Godfrey'
  • Won the Academy Award for Best Actress nomination for her role in 'Nothing Sacred'