Carola
Early Life
Carola is a common feminine name that has its roots in several cultures. It is a variant of the name Caroline, which is derived from the name Charles. The name Charles has Germanic origins, specifically from the word "Karl," meaning "free man" or "man." The name Carola is popular in several European countries, including Italy, Spain, and Germany.
Popularity
The name Carola has seen varying degrees of popularity throughout the years. According to the United States Social Security Administration's baby name statistics, the name Carola was most popular in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s. However, it has since declined in popularity and is now considered a relatively uncommon name in the U.S.
In contrast, the name Carola remains popular in several European countries. For example, in Italy, the name Carola is consistently ranked among the top 100 most popular names for girls.
Notable People Named Carola
There are several notable people named Carola. These include:
- Carola Häggkvist, a Swedish pop singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1991.
- Carola Smit, a Dutch singer who is best known as the lead vocalist of the band BZN.
- Carola Standertskjöld, a Finnish jazz and pop singer who was popular in the 1960s.
Name Variants
There are several variants of the name Carola. These include:
- Caroline, a variant that is popular in English-speaking countries.
- Carla, a variant that is popular in Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
- Carol, a variant that is popular in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom.
Cultural References
The name Carola has been used in various forms of media and literature. Some examples include:
- Carola, a character in the Italian film "La Ciociara" (also known as "Two Women"), which won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1961.
- Carola, a character in the novel "The Glass Bead Game" by German author Hermann Hesse, which won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946.