Carol-Ann
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Carol-Ann
The name 'Carol-Ann' is a compound of 'Carol', from the Germanic root *karlaz* meaning "free man," and 'Ann', from the Hebrew *Channah* meaning "grace" or "favor." It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, notably in the United States and United Kingdom, with historical popularity peaking in the mid-20th century.
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Etymology
The name 'Carol-Ann' is a compound of 'Carol', from the Germanic root *karlaz* meaning "free man," and 'Ann', from the Hebrew *Channah* meaning "grace" or "favor." It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, notably in the United States and United Kingdom, with historical popularity peaking in the mid-20th century.
Carol-Ann currently ranks #5,556 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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