US Popularity Rank: 18873

Origin: German

Meaning: Free man, free woman

If you've been searching for a less popular alternative to Carolina, meet its rarer twin, Carolena. This girl's name is a Spanish respelling of the perennial German favorite, Charles. It means "free man"—although we can safely interpret it as "free woman" too. Much like 'bella'-ending names, 'lina' is super stylish and will inspire baby to embrace their inner vixen! Some other forms to explore include Carolyn, Caraline, Carlina, Karlina, and the shorter Carrie and Lina.