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I don't know any Carolyns, only Carolines.
I love the sound of Carolyn, but I despise the spelling. BtN says that Caroline may be pronounce the same as Carolyn. So, I can see some people doing it. I personally do not. Carolyn ends with a -lin sound for me and Caroline ends in a -line sound.
I don't really think it's dated. I think it's close relationship to Caroline keeps it youthful. Though, I'm sure there are quite a few people who feel the opposite!
I love the sound of Carolyn, but I despise the spelling. BtN says that Caroline may be pronounce the same as Carolyn. So, I can see some people doing it. I personally do not. Carolyn ends with a -lin sound for me and Caroline ends in a -line sound.
I don't really think it's dated. I think it's close relationship to Caroline keeps it youthful. Though, I'm sure there are quite a few people who feel the opposite!
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I'm not sure.
I was thinking Carolin or maybe Karolin. I have an aversion to Y's. Nothing to do with trendy names or anything. I just don't like the way they're shaped. :)
Actually, disregard that! I think if I were to use the name I would go with the Caroline spelling. Carolin and Karolin just seem out of balance. Maybe there would be a little confusion with the Caroline spelling. After you tell someone how it's pronounced it shouldn't be an issue, especially given that it is an accepted pronunciation.
I was thinking Carolin or maybe Karolin. I have an aversion to Y's. Nothing to do with trendy names or anything. I just don't like the way they're shaped. :)
Actually, disregard that! I think if I were to use the name I would go with the Caroline spelling. Carolin and Karolin just seem out of balance. Maybe there would be a little confusion with the Caroline spelling. After you tell someone how it's pronounced it shouldn't be an issue, especially given that it is an accepted pronunciation.
This message was edited 5/12/2012, 8:58 PM
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