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Cailin

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Cailin is a girl’s name of Irish origin, meaning “Cailin is an Irish name, meaning "slender and fair." It is a variant of Caitlin.”. It currently ranks #7637 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1998.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginIrish

What Cailin Means

Cailin is an Irish name, meaning "slender and fair." It is a variant of Caitlin.

The Story of Cailin

Think of the soft, rolling hills of Ireland, where a touch of the sun and a gentle breeze inspired a name meaning slender and fair for your daughter.

Cailin is a name with an Irish lilt, a graceful variant of Caitlin, meaning 'slender and fair.' Its roots are deeply entwined with the ancient beauty of Gaelic culture, where fairness and a delicate form were often celebrated. The name has traveled from the Emerald Isle, carrying its inherent charm across generations.

Whispering 'Cailin' to your daughter feels like sharing a secret, a soft melody that brings a smile to your face. It’s a name that embodies the grace you see in her, a gentle kindness that shines through. You'll write it on her birth announcement, knowing it perfectly captures that poised, fair spirit you already cherish.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

GracefulGentleKindIntelligent

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Peak Year

#169 in 1998

Total Births

3,736

First Recorded

1968

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