Caroline

¹ American  

[kar-uh-lahyn, -lin] / ˈkær əˌlaɪn, -lɪn /

adjective

1. of or relating to Charles, especially Charles I and Charles II of England or their times.

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Caroline ² American  

[kar-uh-lin, -lahyn] / ˈkær ə lɪn, -ˌlaɪn /

noun

1. a female given name.

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Caroline British  

/ ˌkærəˈliːən, ˈkærəˌlaɪn /

adjective

1. Also called: Carolinian.  characteristic of or relating to Charles I or Charles II, kings of England, Scotland, and Ireland, the society over which they ruled, or their government

2. of or relating to any other king called Charles

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Etymology

Origin of Caroline

1645–55; < Medieval Latin Carolīnus, equivalent to Carol(us) Charles + -īnus -ine ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Party strategist Caroline Welles, who works to elect first-time Democratic women to state legislatures, said the 13-point swing from 2024 margins across special elections is "reason for us to feel bullish."

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Even the haunting score by the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw is outstanding, immeasurably enhancing the dark, delicate atmosphere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

After a family split which predominately played out in private, Caroline found sanctuary and emotional support in the McGuigan gym.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Caroline walked away but continued training under Shane McGuigan, while Daniel went his own way.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Bailey is not certain how it is his fault, being the daree and not the darer, but Caroline responds before he can protest.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern