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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

  • Won four Grammy Awards
  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
  • Wrote numerous hit songs for other artists

Carole Lombard (1908-1942)

Actress

  • One of the most popular actresses of the 1930s
  • Nominated for three Academy Awards