| Meaning | strong, free man |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ca-rol |
The baby girl name Carol is a timeless and melodious choice that exudes a sense of joy and celebration. With English origins, Carol carries the lovely meaning of "song" or "joyous hymn," making it a perfect name for a little one who brings happiness to her family. Its versatility is evident in variations like Caroline, Carolyn, and Carole, offering parents options to suit their preferences. The name Carol has a classic charm that transcends generations, and it has been adorned by both real-life achievers and fictional heroines. From the witty Carol Burnett to the strong Carol Danvers (aka Captain Marvel), the name has left its mark in various fields. Whether your little Carol is destined for the spotlight or holds a quiet strength, her name will resonate with its musical and joyful essence, creating a beautiful identity that will stand the test of time.
| Caroline |
| Carolyn |
| Carolina |
| Carla |
| Catherine |
| Cassandra |
| Christina |
| Christine |
| Charlotte |
| Chloe |
| Claire |
| Camille |
| Cari |
| Care |
| Caro |
| Caz |
| Carrie |
| Carol Burnett | American actress and comedian |
| Carol Channing | American actress and singer |
| Carol Ann Duffy | British poet and playwright |
| Carol Cleveland | British actress and comedian |
| Carol Heiss | American figure skater and Olympic gold medalist |
| Carol Kane | American actress and comedian |
| Carol Lawrence | American actress and singer |
| Carol Lynley | American actress and model |
| Carol Moseley Braun | American politician and lawyer |
| Carol Shields | Canadian author and playwright |
| Carol Gracias | Indian model and winner of India's Next Top Model |
| Carol Greider | American molecular biologist and Nobel laureate |
| Carol Drinkwater | British actress and author |
| Carol Vorderman | British media personality and television presenter |
| Carol Dempster | American silent film actress |
| Carol Huynh | Canadian wrestler and Olympic gold medalist |
| Carol Reed | British film director known for "The Third Man" |
| Carol Speed | American actress and model |
| Carol W. Greider | American biologist and Nobel laureate |
| Carol Smillie | Scottish television presenter and actress |
| Carol Danvers | Comic book character and alter ego of Captain Marvel |
| Carol Ferris | DC Comics character and love interest of Green Lantern |
| Carol Brady | Matriarch on the TV series "The Brady Bunch" |
| Carol Marcus | "Star Trek" film series character and scientist |
| Carol Pilbasian | "The Last Man on Earth" TV series |
| Carol Miller | Character in the film "American Beauty" |
| Carol Newman-Calvin | Character from the TV series "The Umbrella Academy" |
| Carol Vessey | Character from the TV series "Ed" |
| Carol Mertz | Character in the film "What About Bob?" |
| Carol Kenney | "Carol's Second Act" TV series |
| Carol Kester Bondurant | Character from the TV series "The Bob Newhart Show" |
| Carol Willick | Character from the TV series "Friends" |
| Carol Peletier | Character from the comic book series "The Walking Dead" |
| Carol Hill | Character from the film "Step Brothers" |
| Carol Aird | "Safe" TV series |