Caroline’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Caroline
A simple, pretty journal made for one person: Caroline. Her name is set in script above pink watercolor apple blossom on the cover.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Caroline's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
What does the name Caroline mean?
Caroline is the French feminine form of Carolus, the Latin form of Charles, Behind the Name explains, and Charles comes from the Germanic word karl, meaning “man”. Wikipedia says Caroline has been in common use in the English-speaking world since the 1600s, when upper-class English families first used it in honor of King Charles I and his son Charles II. It was popular in France for much of the 20th century, and Wikipedia says it was a top 10 name for Irish girls between 1973 and 1980.
Caroline nicknames and other forms
Wikipedia lists Callie, Cara, Carol, Carole, Carolina, Carolyn, Carly, Carrie and Caz as common nicknames and variations. Behind the Name adds Cari, Caleigh and Kallie in English and Lina and Linette in French. Caz is the breezy British choice, and Callie the sweet one.
Some famous Carolines
Caroline Herschel discovered eight comets between 1786 and 1797, one of which, 35P/Herschel–Rigollet, bears her name; Wikipedia calls her the first professional female astronomer and the first woman to receive a salary as a scientist. Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy, served as US ambassador to Japan and later to Australia. And Princess Caroline of Monaco, the eldest child of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly, was born in 1957, the same year as Caroline Kennedy.
Caroline through the decades
Caroline is a name that came back. US Social Security data has it at 82nd in the 1880s, then drifting down and out of the top 200 after the 1940s. Wikipedia links the comeback to the much-photographed Caroline Kennedy and Princess Caroline. It returned at 161st in the 1980s, reached 77th in the 2000s, its biggest decade, with more than 41,000 girls, and hit its best rank, 63rd, in the 2010s.
Did you know?
“Sweet Caroline” may have a real Caroline behind it. Wikipedia says Neil Diamond explained in a 2007 interview that the song’s inspiration was Caroline Kennedy, who was 12 when it came out in 1969, and he sang it for her at her 50th birthday. It has been played at Boston’s Fenway Park in the eighth inning of every Red Sox home game since 2002.
Gift ideas for a Caroline
- For a stargazer. Observing notes, in honor of comet hunter Caroline Herschel.
- For a baseball fan. Scorecards and game notes, for a Fenway favorite.
- For a 21st birthday. Caroline hit its best rank in the 2010s.
- For a sing-along. Lyrics and setlists, for a name with its own anthem.
Who is it for and how she can use it
Whether Caroline is eight or eighty, a 6" x 9" notebook is a comfortable size: big enough to write in properly, slim enough to carry. The 160 lined pages don’t come with a set layout, so she decides what it’s for. Journal, planner, class notes, recipes, travel log or doodle book all work. And with her name on the cover, nobody will mistake it for theirs.
Why personalized works
Personalized gifts show you thought about the person, not just the occasion. A notebook with Caroline on the cover is affordable, useful every day and still feels special. It’s also a safe choice when you’re not sure of someone’s style, because everyone needs somewhere to write things down.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Caroline’s Notebook? It’s 6" x 9" (about 15.2 x 22.9 cm), with 160 lined pages in a paperback cover.
Where do I buy it? On Amazon. It’s printed on demand and shipped by Amazon, so delivery and returns go through your usual Amazon account.
Do you have other names? Plenty. If you’re shopping for more than one person, see all name notebooks and our personalized name notebooks page.
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