Carole

Imagine my shock to find out this name hasn’t even been on the charts since the 70s. You’re telling me even Carole King couldn’t inspire some new Caroles through the 80s and 90s? To me, I hear this name as being like Elizabeth, Mary, or Jennifer. It’s one of those classic names that should always be around, it’s just timeless.

The French spelling of this name (as well as ones like Adrienne, Vivienne, etc.) makes me pronounce them the French way in my head when I see them, or at the very least the way they come out phonetically in English. (Carole would roughly rhyme with parole, not roughly rhyme with Barrel.)

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I personally wouldn't use these spellings if not intending to have them pronounced as written.

Nice.

One of the worst names of all time. Knew a lady with this name, arrested and sentenced for selling candy laced with methamphetamines to children.

I know adding an E at the end is the French variant of Carol (which to me, has charm despite being a little dated); but Carole reminds me too much of "parole" to ever use it.

The e at the end looks unnecessary and a bit pretentious.

Actually, it gives the name distinction and an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

I think Carole would be lovely on a little girl today. It's much prettier than Carol, though Carol is nice too.