The name Carolina is a girl's name of French origin meaning "free man". Carolina is ranked #425 on our popularity charts and is often added to lists like Classic Baby Names with a Twist and discussed in our forums with posts like "Love, Like, Lose... Name Game- GIRLS".
From the experts:
Languid, romantic, and classy, this variation heats up Caroline and modernizes Carol, adding a southern accent.
Pronounced Caro-LINE-a in English-speaking countries, it is heard as Caro-LEEN-a in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. Nicknames can include Caro and Lina, as well as Carrie.
A prominent bearer is Venezuelan fashion designer Carolina Herrera (born Maria Carolina), who has designed clothes for First Ladies from Jacqueline Kennedy to Michele Obama. A hauntingly melodic theme song in James Taylor's 'Carolina on My Mind.'
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16 names similar to Carolina
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clairels Says:
FantasyandPrayer Says:
Languid, nameberry? I don't think languid means what you think it means, especially as it is almost opposite to your other chosen descriptors...
Ella Says:
I have a friend named Carolina Mae.Its a very pretty name.
FantasyandPrayer Says:
Pretty pretty pretty 🙂
paulapuddephatt Says:
Lovely name
Daiseymae Says:
i love this name.
ThistleThorn Says:
I'm a Caroline and people call me this sometimes. Don't ask me why
Guest Says:
I would pronounce it CarolEEna though Carolina like the state is just as pretty. And Cara is the cutest little nickname ☺️
Melrose Says:
I think this name sounds really innocent and sweet. Definitely my favorite state name, and again Cara is a great nn
Kmp17 Says:
I love this name! I am also partial to the Lina nickname, pronounced LINE-uh.
MissusAytch Says:
Lush and Southern without being over-the-top. Love nickname Cara.
BabyNameCrazy95 Says:
Got Kelsie & Ashlyn on my list but I've always had a soft spot for Carolina <3 xx
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Languid means slow, peaceful or relaxing. I think it's appropriate.