Details for the forename Carol

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Carol (female)


Variants:	Carola (F)
Diminutive(s):	Caro (F)
Diminutive for:	Caroline (F)
Lesser Synonym(s):	Christmas (F) Natalie (F) Noëlle (F)
Can be spelt:	Carole (F) Caryl (F)
Masculine form:	Carol (M)

Source(s):	"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:	English. Originally a male name, derived from the Latin Carolus, the fore-runner of Charles, Carol is now more commonly used as a female forename. It is especially favoured for children born on December 25^th, Christmas Day, as are Noël for boys, Carole & Noëlle for girls, and Carol and Christmas for either.