Caitlyn: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Caitlyn – Meaning: pure – Origin: Irish, a form of Catherine – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: KAYT-lin


Caitlyn is an Irish, a form of Catherine girl's name meaning “pure”.

Meaning & Origin of Caitlyn

Meaning: Pure.

Origin: Irish, a form of Catherine.

How to Pronounce Caitlyn

Phonetic: KAYT-lin   IPA: /ˈkeɪt.lɪn/

Popularity of Caitlyn

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1968–2024.

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