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Caitlyn
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Caitlyn.
Primary meaning
Variant of Caitlin (pure)
Pronunciation: KAYT-lin
Profile summary
Americanized variant of Caitlin. Extremely popular in the United States from 1980s-2000s. Means 'pure.' The current meaning shown for this name is Variant of Caitlin (pure). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAYT-lin. It is listed alongside the related form Kaitlyn. Caitlyn appears in unisex naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Caitlyn is currently cataloged under English (irish) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Variant of Caitlin (pure).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (irish) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Caitlyn is grouped as a unique unisex name. Related form for this profile: Kaitlyn. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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