Carole Fordham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Carole Fordham — French
110K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Carole Fordham is a name that combines French origins. The first name Carole is a feminine given name of French origin. Carole is a feminine given name (see Carl for more information) and occasionally a surname. Given name Surname Lionel Carole (born 1991), French footballer Sébastien Carole (born 1982), French footballer All pages with titles beginning with Carole All pages with titles containing Carole Caroly (name) The surname Fordham: Fordham is an English surname. The name "Fordham" derives from the Anglo-Saxon (Old English) words ford, meaning a ford, and ham[m], which means a low-lying meadow by a source of water. Taken together, the name means a ford by a settlement or a wading place. Carole is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 110K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Carole reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Carole

French

Carole is a feminine given name (see Carl for more information) and occasionally a surname. Given name Surname Lionel Carole (born 1991), French footballer Sébastien Carole (born 1982), French footballer All pages with titles beginning with Carole All pages with titles containing Carole Caroly (name)

Surname: Fordham

English

Fordham is an English surname. The name "Fordham" derives from the Anglo-Saxon (Old English) words ford, meaning a ford, and ham[m], which means a low-lying meadow by a source of water. Taken together, the name means a ford by a settlement or a wading place.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Carole is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Carole by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Carole Fordham

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Carole Fordham:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Carole?
The first name Carole originates from French. Carole is a feminine given name (see Carl for more information) and occasionally a surname. Given name Surname Lionel Carole (born 1991), French footballer Sébastien Carole (born 1982), French footballer All pages with titles beginning with Carole All pages with titles containing Carole Caroly (name)
When was Carole most popular?
The name Carole reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Fordham?
The surname Fordham originates from English. Fordham is an English surname. The name "Fordham" derives from the Anglo-Saxon (Old English) words ford, meaning a ford, and ham[m], which means a low-lying meadow by a source of water. Taken together, the name means a ford by a settlement or a wading place.
What are the origins of the name Carole Fordham?
The name Carole Fordham combines two different traditions: the first name Carole has French roots, while the surname Fordham originates from English.
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