Irish form of Catherine (pure)
Name Profile
Caitlin
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Caitlin.
Primary meaning
Irish form of Catherine (pure)
Pronunciation: KATE-lin (Irish); KAYT-lin (English)
Profile summary
Irish form of Catherine, from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' Popularized outside Ireland in the late 20th century. Many variant spellings exist. The current meaning shown for this name is Irish form of Catherine (pure). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KATE-lin (Irish); KAYT-lin (English). It is listed alongside the related form Kathleen. Caitlin appears in boy naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Caitlin is currently cataloged under Irish (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Irish form of Catherine (pure).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Irish (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Caitlin is grouped as a modern boy name. Related form for this profile: Kathleen. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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