Free man or beloved
Caraline is a rare variant of Caroline, which is the feminine form of Charles. It ultimately derives from the Germanic word 'karl', meaning 'free man', though it is often associated with the Latin 'carus' meaning 'beloved'.
About 15 girls were named Caraline in 2025.
A character in the novel 'The Girl in the Clockwork Tower' · The Girl in the Clockwork Tower
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
