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Carolynn
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Carolynn is a given name that is an alternate spelling of Carol, a derivative of Caroline and a variation of Carolyn. Notable people known by this name include the following: *Carolynn Marie Hill, known as Lynn Hill (born 1961), American rock climber *Carolynn Jackson, co-founder of Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods *Carolynn Sells (born 1973), British motorcycle racer, *Mary Carolynn Tucker, full name of Mary Tucker (born 2001), American sports shooter See also *Carolann *Carolyn *Carolyne *Carolynne Carolynne is a Swedish feminine given name that is an alternate form of Caroline as well as a diminutive form of Carola. Notable people referred to by this name include the following: Given name *Carolynne Cunningham (born 1964), Australian film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carolynn Sells
Carolynn Sells (born 6 May 1973 in Preston, Lancashire) is an English former road racer. She grew up around motorcycle racing, a sport her father Dave Sells took up when she was five years old. He began racing in the Manx Grand Prix when she was 12. She has stated that her sole purpose, when she began short circuit racing herself at the age of 27, was to obtain a National Race licence so she could race on the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course. The highlight of her racing career was winning the 2009 Ultralightweight Manx Grand Prix, making her the first and as of 2022, the only woman to win a solo race on the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course, an achievement that earned her a Guinness World Record, and made her the Isle of Man Sportswoman of the Year 2009. Racing Sells raced numerous times on the roads of the Isle of Man, including 13 Manx Grand Prix starts between 2003 and 2009. She also raced on the roads mostly in Ireland (between 2004 & 2008). However, she started her racing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carolyn
Carolyn is a female given name, a variant of Caroline. Other spellings include Karolyn, Carolyne, Carolynn or Carolynne. Caroline itself is one of the feminine forms of Charles. List of Notable People *Carolyn Bennett (born 1950), Canadian politician *Carolyn Bertozzi (born 1966), American chemist and Nobel laureate *Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy (1966–1999), wife of John F. Kennedy, Jr. *Carolyn Brown (choreographer) (born 1927), American dancer, choreographer, and writer *Carolyn Brown (newsreader), English newsreader *Carolyn Cassady (1923–2013), American writer and wife of Neal Cassady *C. J. Cherryh (Carolyn Janice Cherryh; born 1942), American science fiction and fantasy writer *Carolyn Chiechi (born 1943), judge of the United States Tax Court *Carolyn Cooper (born 1959), Jamaican author and literary scholar * Carolyn Davidson, several people * Carolyn Eaton, murder victim * Carolyn Fe, Filipina singer and actress *Carolyn Forché (born 1950), American poet, editor, transla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynn Hill
Carolynn Marie Hill (born January 3, 1961) is an American rock climber. Widely regarded as one of the leading competitive climbers, traditional climbers (and particularly big wall traditional climbers), sport climbers, and boulderers in the world during the late 1980s and early 1990s, she is famous for making the first free ascent of the difficult sheer rock face of '' The Nose'' on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, and for repeating it the next year in less than 24 hours. She has been described as both one of the best female climbers in the world and one of the best climbers in the history of the sport. One of the first successful women in the sport, Hill shaped rock climbing for women and became a public spokesperson, helping it gain wider popularity and arguing for sex equality. Hill has publicized climbing by appearing on television shows and documentaries and writing an autobiography, '' Climbing Free: My Life in the Vertical World''. Hill was a gymnast early in life, near ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods
Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods, is a Texas family-owned liquor store chain, with headquarters in Midtown, Houston. Vicki Vaughn of the ''San Antonio Express-News'' said that Spec's is "known for its sprawling stores".Vaughn, Vicki.Liquor store Spec's to open in Live Oak" ''San Antonio Express-News''. Tuesday October 6, 2009. Retrieved on December 28, 2011. It is the largest vendor of liquor in Greater Houston. Dale Robertson of the ''Houston Chronicle'' said that Spec's was "Houston’s 800-pound wine gorilla." As of 2010 Spec's is the fifth largest retailer of wine in the United States. History The original Spec's opened in 1962 in the Fifth Ward, Houston. Carroll B. "Spec" Jackson and Carolynn Jackson founded the store. "Spec" Jackson wanted to work for himself and make enough money so Carolynn would not have to work. The store's name originated from his nickname, "Spec's," referring to his eye spectacles. "Spec" Jackson spent $7,000 to have his first store opened.Spauldi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Tucker (sports Shooter)
Mary Carolynn Tucker (born 20 July, 2001 in Pineville, North Carolina) is an American sport shooter. She won silver in the 10m air rifle mixed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Previously she has won gold at the 2021 ISSF World Cup in the 10 metre air rifle. She also won a silver medal in 10 metre air rifle team women and a bronze medal in 10m air rifle mixed team in the ISSF World Cup 2021, New Delhi. After the games she took home 6 medals from the Junior World Championships and the 10 meter air rifle championship from the 2021 Pan American Games. Tucker is right handed and is right eye dominant. After completing high school at Sarasota Military Academy she enrolled at the University of Kentucky (UK). Tucker qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in February 2020 for Tokyo Olympics in air rifle. In March 2021, she led UK to the NCAA The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a nonprofit organization that regulates student athletics among about 1,100 schools ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carolyne
Carolyne is a Swedish feminine given name that is an alternate form of Caroline as well as a diminutive form of Carola. Notable people referred to by this name include the following: Given name * Carolyne Barry, (1943 – 2015), American dancer and dance instructor *Carolyne Bernard (born 1994), Tanzanian beauty queen * Carolyne Christie (born 1946), English aristocrat *Carolyne Larrington (born 1959), British literature scholar and author. * Carolyne Lepage (born 1975), Canadian judoka *Carolyne Mas (born 1955), American singer-songwriter and record producer * Carolyne Mazzo (born 1997), Brazilian swimmer * Carolyne Morrison (1905–1997), Canadian politician * Carolyne Oughton (born 1952), Canadian former alpine skier *Carolyne Pedro (born 2000), Brazilian artistic gymnast * Carolyne Roehm (born 1951), American author, businesswoman, socialite, and former fashion designer * Carolyne Underwood (born 1982), British television personality * Carolyne M. Van Vliet, Dutch-born Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carolann
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Carolann is a feminine given name that is an alternate spelling of Carol and a variant of Caroline. Notable people known by this name include the following: *Carolann Davids, known as C. A. Davids (born 1971), South African writer and editor * Carolann Héduit (born 2003), French artistic gymnast *Carolann Page (born 1950), American singer and actress *Carolann Susi, a name sometimes used for credits for Carol Ann Susi (1952 – 2014), American actress See also *Carolan (surname) * Carolane Soucisse * Carolanne *Carolynn Carolynn is a given name that is an alternate spelling of Carol, a derivative of Caroline and a variation of Carolyn. Notable people known by this name include the following: *Carolynn Marie Hill, known as Lynn Hill (born 1961), American rock c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carol (given Name)
Carol is a unisex given name, although in contemporary Western usage it is more commonly used for females. It is a European continental spelling of the English Charles, the Germanic Carl (name), Carl, and the Latin Carolus (other), Carolus, and can also be a short version of the name Caroline_(name), Caroline. Spelling variations include Carole. Those named Carol include: People Female * Carol Alt (born 1960), American model and actress * Carol Remmer Angle (born 1927), American pediatrician, nephrologist, and toxicologist * Carol Banawa (born 1981), Filipino singer and actress * Carol Jenkins Barnett, Carol Barnett (1956–2021), American businesswoman and philanthropist * Carol Joyce Blumberg, American statistician * Carol Breen (born 1986), Irish footballer and Aussie rules player * Carol Burnett (born 1933), American comedian and actress * Carol Channing (1921–2019), American singer, actress and comedian * Carol Corrado, American economist * Carol A. Gotway Crawford, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caroline (given Name)
Caroline is a female given name, derived from the male name Karl (Charles). Common nicknames and variations include Caz, Callie, Carole, Carol, Carolyn, Carly and Carrie. People with the name Empresses consort * Caroline Augusta of Bavaria (1792–1873), Empress of Austria by marriage to Francis I of Austria Queens consort * Caroline of Ansbach (1683–1737), British queen consort of King George II *Caroline Amalie of Augustenburg (1796–1881), Danish queen consort of King Christian VIII *Caroline of Baden (1776–1841), first Queen consort of Bavaria by marriage to Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria *Caroline Bonaparte (1782–1839), queen consort of Joachim, King of Naples *Caroline of Brunswick (1768–1821), queen consort of George IV of the United Kingdom *Caroline Matilda of Great Britain (1751–1775), British monarch, sister of King George III and Queen of Denmark and Norway by marriage to King Christian VII Princesses * Princess Caroline Elizabeth of Great Britai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
