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Name Origin

Carolee is a feminine given name, likely a variant of Carole or Carol. Carole originates from the Germanic element 'Karl,' meaning 'free man.' Carol gained popularity as a shortened form of Caroline, which itself derives from the Latin 'Carolus,' also meaning 'free man.'

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Famous People

Carolee Schneemann (1939-2019)

Performance artist, filmmaker

  • Pioneer of feminist performance art
  • Known for groundbreaking and controversial works exploring the female body and sexuality