Meaning & Story
An English given name from the Latin 'Carolus' meaning 'free man' — one of the most universally beloved classic names, with royal associations across Europe.
Carol is a name with the warm, steady quality of something that has been loved a long time. It was enormously popular in the 1940s-60s and has a nostalgic sweetness that works beautifully on a pet — especially for owners who want a proper person name rather than a nickname or a pun. For a sweet, dependable female pet who feels like she's been part of the family forever, Carol is just right.