What is the origin of the name Cailen?

Cailen is a name of Irish origin.

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UnisexIrish

Cailen

KAY-len

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

441

Peak Year

#29 in 2009

First Recorded

1982

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Cailen is likely a variant of the Irish name Kaelan or Caolán, meaning "slender" or "fair and slender."

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Cai Len Cal

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Gender Split

Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Cai Len Cal

Spelling Variations

Kaelen Caolán Caylen

Similar Names

Aidan Declan Rowan Liam

Personality Traits

friendlyoutgoinggenerousadaptable

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