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Carol name meaning
Last Name
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in 2010
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in the U.S.
in 2010
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Carol mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Carol
User Submitted Origins
English
69%
American
23%
German
5%
Latin
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 3 submissions from the United States and Mexico agree the name Carol means "Song of joy" and is of French origin.
- 2 submissions from Colorado, U.S. agree the name Carol means "Song".
- A submission from Maryland, U.S. says the name Carol means "He will joy over thee with singing".
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Carol means "Song, hymn masculine of charles".
- According to a user from Washington, U.S., the name Carol means "Joyful singing happy".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Carol is of Zimbabwe origin and means "Happy".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Carol means "Joyful".
- A user from Syrian Arab Republic says the name Carol is of English origin and means "Winter, Christmas, cozy feeling".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Carol is of American origin and means "Nice".
- A user from Vietnam says the name Carol is of Latin origin and means "Man".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Car"ol
Senses
- A round dance.(Obs)
- A song of joy, exultation, or mirth; a lay."The costly feast, the carol, and the dance." [Dryden]"It was the carol of a bird." [Byron.]
- A song of praise of devotion; as, a Christmas or Easter carol ."Heard a carol, mournful, holy." [Tennyson.]"In the darkness sing your carol of high praise." [Keble.]
- Joyful music, as of a song."I heard the bells on Christmans Day Their old, familiar carol play." [Longfellow.]
Etymology: OF. carole a kind of dance wherein many dance together, fr. caroler to dance; perh. from Celtic; cf. Armor. koroll, n., korolla korolli, v., Ir. car music, turn, circular motion, also L. choraula a flute player, charus a dance, chorus, choir
verb Car"ol
Senses
- To praise or celebrate in song."The Shepherds at their festivals Carol her goodness." [Milton.]
- To sing, especially with joyful notes."Hovering swans . . . carol sounds harmonious." [Prior.]
verb Car"ol
To sing; esp. to sing joyfully; to warble.
noun
A small closet or inclosure built against a window on the inner side, to sit in for study. The word was used as late as the 16th century. The term carrel, of the same has largely superseded its use.
Etymology: OF. carole a sort of circular space, or carol
Other Dictionary Sources
- A joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ)
- Joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
- Sing carols ("They went caroling on Christmas Day")
Wiktionary
Shortened from Caroline. Associated by folk etymology with the English noun carol.
- A female given name from the Germanic languages, popular in the middle of the 20th century.
Shortened from Latin Carolus; also an Anglicization of Romanian Carol, or Polish or Slovak Karol, all cognates of the English Charles.
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Carol was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Carol
Notable Persons Named Carol
Carole King
Carole King is a pop music, soft rock, folk rock, and blue-eyed soul singer-songwriter. She was most active from 1958 to present. Carole was given the name Carol Joan Klein on February 9th, 1942 in Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Carol Susan Jane Danvers
(Group Captain)
(Group Captain) is a broadcaster. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1982 to present. (Group was given the name Carol Jean Vorderman on December 24th, 1960 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.
Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett is an actress, comedian, singer, and writer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1955 to present. Carol was given the name Carol Creighton Burnett on April 26th, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Carol Channing
Carol Channing is a stand-up comedienne, actress, singer, dancer, and comedienne. She has been prominent since 1941. Carol was given the name Carol Elaine Channing on January 31st, 1921 in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Carol Kane
Carol Kane is an actress and actor. She has been prominent since 1971. Carol was given the name Carolyn Laurie Kane on June 18th, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
- Diahann CarrollActor
- Carol IIRoyalty
- CCH PounderActress
- Niecy NashActress
- Carol AltActress/model
- Carol McCainModel (people)
- Carol LynleyActress
- Carol IRoyalty
- Carol ThatcherJournalist
- Carol KirkwoodTelevision Presenter
- Carol Moseley BraunRecorder of Deeds of Cook County
- Carol Cleveland
- Carol GilliganWriter
- Carol LeiferComedian
Notable Persons With the Last Name Carol
Notable Persons With the Last Name Carol
Sue Carol
Sue Carol was an actress and talent agent. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1927 to 1937. Sue was given the name Evelyn Jean Lederer on October 30th, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She died on February 4th, 1982.
Martine Carol
She was most active from 1941 to 1941. Martine was given the name Marie-Louise Jeanne Nicolle Mourer on May 16th, 1920 in Saint-Mandé, Val-de-Marne, Île-de-France, France. Martine is also known as Marise Arley, Martine Carole, and Marie-Louise Maurer. She breathed her last breath on February 6th, 1967.
Sister Carol
Sister Carol is a reggae and dancehall musician. She was most active from 1984 to 1984. Sister was given the name Carol Theresa East on January 15th, 1959.
Cindy Carol
Cindy Carol is a theatre, film, television, actor, stage, and televisionactress. She was most active from 1955 to 1966. Cindy was given the name Annette Carol Sydes on October 11th, 1944 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Cindy is also known as Carol Sydes.
Lynne Carol
Lynne Carol was an actress and actor. She was most prominent from 1960 to 1980. Lynne was given the name Josephine Caroline Gertrude Mary Faith Harber on June 29th, 1914 in Usk. Lynne is also known as Palmer and Josephine. She died on June 30th, 1990.
Avedon Carol
Avedon Carol is a writer.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Carol | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 76.88% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 12.67% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.18% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.60% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 6.41% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Carol
People with the last name Carol are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Carol
| #24 | Most Popular Girl Names |
| #19 | Girl Names Unique to the Midwest |
| #15 | Girl Names Unique to the Great Lakes |