Carlyn

Carlyn Meaning & Origin

About Carlyn
The name Carlyn is a variant of the name Caroline, which is derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "manly." Carlyn carries a similar meaning, representing strength, independence, and freedom. It is a feminine name that embodies qualities of resilience and determination, reflecting a person who is confident and capable in navigating life's challenges.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Carlyn are female.

Carlyn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C06405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/carlyn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carlyn in Braille

Here's how to represent Carlyn in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Carlyn in braille

How to Spell the Name Carlyn in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Carlyn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Carlyn in sign language

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