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Name Origin

Caroline is a feminine given name, primarily of French origin. It is a diminutive form of the name 'Carolus' or 'Charles,' meaning 'free man' or 'warrior.'

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Famous People

Caroline Herschel (1750-1848)

Astronomer

  • Discovered eight comets
  • Catalogued over 2,500 nebulae and star clusters

Caroline Kennedy (1957-)

Diplomat, author, lawyer

  • Served as U.S. Ambassador to Japan (2013-2017)
  • Authored several books on history and law

Caroline Wozniacki (1990-)

Professional tennis player

  • Former World No. 1
  • Won the 2018 Australian Open