KarolynKarolyn is an English, and Swedish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Carolina and Caroline as well as an alternate form of Karolin. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:Given nameKarolyn Ali, American film and music video producerKarolyn Grimes, American actressKarolyn Kirby, American beach volleyball player Karolyn Nelke, American actor, playwright and authorKarolyn Smardz Frost, Canadian historian