The name "Carolyn Coats" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription as /ˈkærəlɪn koʊts/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by the long "e" sound in "lyn." The second syllable has a short "o" sound, then the "a" and "y" blend to make an "i" sound. The final syllable has a long "o" sound and ends with the "ts" consonant blend. This given name and surname combination has a unique spelling and pronunciation, making it easily identifiable.
"Carolyn Coats" does not have an etymology as it appears to be a combination of the name "Carolyn" and the surname "Coats". "Carolyn" is a feminine given name and is an English variant of the name "Caroline", derived from the French name "Carolus" meaning "man" or "free man". "Coats" is an English surname derived from the occupational name for a maker or seller of coats or outer garments.