Caroline? Thoughts, and suggestions for middle names please!

Today someone mentioned the name [name]Caroline[/name] to me, and I was reminded of how much I love it - especially with [name]Callie[/name] as a nickname, though I like the more conventional [name]Cara[/name] too. I’m thinking of adding back to my list.

What are your thoughts on [name]Caroline[/name]? [name]Do[/name] you think it goes well with the other girls names on my list? Not too fussed about it going with the boys names as I’m still in the middle of a huge boys name overhaul and I’m not settled on any of them yet. Also, do you have any suggestions for middle names? I’m looking at [name]Caroline[/name] [name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Eden[/name], [name]Caroline[/name] Esmée [name]Florence[/name] and [name]Caroline[/name] [name]Matilda[/name] [name]Plum[/name] right now, but I’m very open to your ideas :slight_smile:

[name]Caroline[/name]'s such a pretty name, and [name]Callie[/name] as a nn is cute and fresh! I think it goes really well with [name]Penelope[/name] & [name]Violet[/name], maybe [name]Rosa[/name] & [name]Freya[/name], but not so much with [name]Tallulah[/name] & [name]India[/name]. [name]Caroline[/name] [name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Eden[/name] is lovely :slight_smile:

I love [name]Caroline[/name]! I think it’s strong where many elegant girls’ names seem frilly, and elegant where strong names are kind of harsh. It’s rooted in history, easy to spell, and has lots of great nn ([name]Cara[/name] and [name]Callie[/name], but also [name]Caro[/name] (more common in Germany), [name]Lina[/name], even [name]Lola[/name]).

Because [name]Caroline[/name] is already three syllables and you want to use two middles, I would be careful not to use anything too long or complicated with it. For instance, I think [name]Caroline[/name] [name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Eden[/name] is nice…maybe a liiiittle lengthy. But I like it. [name]Caroline[/name] Esmee [name]Florence[/name] doesn’t have the right rhythm [name]IMO[/name]; [name]Caroline[/name] [name]Florence[/name] Esmee works better. [name]Caroline[/name] [name]Matilda[/name] [name]Plum[/name] would be my fave.

I’d also recommend:
[name]Caroline[/name] [name]Louisa[/name] [name]Wren[/name]
[name]Caroline[/name] [name]Renata[/name] [name]Belle[/name]
[name]Caroline[/name] [name]Winter[/name] [name]Maeve[/name]
[name]Caroline[/name] [name]Romilly[/name] [name]Lark[/name]
[name]Caroline[/name] [name]Flora[/name] [name]West[/name]
[name]Caroline[/name] [name]Linnea[/name] [name]Blue[/name]
[name]Caroline[/name] [name]Phoebe[/name] [name]Pearl[/name]
[name]Caroline[/name] [name]Margot[/name] [name]Gray[/name]

I adore [name]Caroline[/name]! For some reason I never really saw it as a name you would like (not sure why?), but I think it goes marvelously with [name]Rosa[/name], [name]Penelope[/name], and [name]Violet[/name] (especially [name]Violet[/name]!). I really love [name]Caroline[/name] Esmee (sorry, can’t do the accent on my laptop!), but not [name]Florence[/name] so much… I also love [name]Caroline[/name] [name]Eden[/name], but not [name]Caroline[/name] [name]Beatrix[/name]. I do like [name]Beatrix[/name] in general, just not in the combo. I also like [name]Caroline[/name] [name]Eden[/name] [name]Matilda[/name]…

What about:

[name]Caroline[/name] [name]Olive[/name] [name]June[/name] (I know both [name]Olive[/name] and [name]June[/name] are on your list elsewhere, but I love this combo!)
[name]Caroline[/name] [name]Ivy[/name] [name]Juliet[/name] (again, somehow I keep picking names that are already on your list… I was in love with the idea of [name]Caroline[/name] [name]Ivy[/name] before I saw [name]Freya[/name] [name]Ivy[/name], though… I’m seriously not trying to destroy your list, haha)
[name]Caroline[/name] [name]Lucia[/name] [name]Pearl[/name]
[name]Caroline[/name] [name]Lily[/name] [name]Tess[/name]

Good luck!

I like [name]Caroline[/name] is a beautiful name! I think it goes well with all of your names but [name]Freya[/name]. [name]Freya[/name] seems very old and stuffy while [name]Caroline[/name] feels very sweet and fun :slight_smile:

Thanks everyone! [name]Glad[/name] to see it’s a well-liked name :slight_smile: And thankfully it’s still very uncommon in the UK - there were only 54 Carolines born last year.

[name]Love[/name] the middle name suggestions too! [name]Even[/name] you “list destroying” ones, [name]Ash[/name] :stuck_out_tongue: Thanks guys :slight_smile:

[name]Caroline[/name] is one of my favorite names. It has such a nice flow and sound. (I didn’t know it was so uncommon in the UK). I am in love with the previous suggestion of [name]Caroline[/name] [name]Violet[/name]!

I love [name]Caroline[/name]!! I think it goes great with [name]Violet[/name] as a sister. Also as a combo. I also like [name]Caroline[/name] [name]Jane[/name] if that’s an option. I think it’s very sweet. This name has no worry about becoming too popular in my opinion. It has stayed relatively stable for hundreds of years. It’s a true classic and will always be in style. And it’s not one of hose boring classics either. It’s pretty, fun, spunky. It makes me think of a warm southern day filled with sunshine. Also, it ages very well but is great on a baby. [name]Callie[/name] is a cute and fresh nn. I like [name]Calla[/name] a bit better for the flower ref though. Also love the nn [name]Cara[/name]. It’s such a pretty name though that I would use her full name when out. I wouldn’t be able to bear it if other people didn’t use her full name, especially for the first few years. :slight_smile:

I think [name]Caroline[/name] is so gorgeous, and [name]Callie[/name] is such a cute nickname! I don’t like [name]Cara[/name] though, it seems very trendy {at least in my area}.

I think it goes very well with your girls names. I specifically like [name]Caroline[/name] and [name]Rosa[/name], [name]Caroline[/name] and [name]Penelope[/name] and [name]Caroline[/name] and [name]Violet[/name] as individual sister sets. I know you’re not too bothered about the boys names, but [name]Caroline[/name] and [name]Asa[/name] and [name]Caroline[/name] and [name]Maxim[/name] are lovely!

I really like [name]Caroline[/name] [name]Matilda[/name] [name]Plum[/name] <3 That’s gorgeous! I like Caroline Beatrix, but I prefer Eden on a boy, and I’m not sure I Love the way Esmée sounds with Caroline & Florence.

Suggestions;
Caroline Winter Florence
Caroline Daphne Florence
Caroline Georgia Florence
Caroline Hazel Florence
Caroline Juno Florence
Caroline Lily Florence

Although I do love Caroline Daphne Belle, from your signature line :slight_smile: