Caitilyn
kate-lin
Caitilyn is a girl’s name of Irish origin, meaning “A variant of Caitlin, meaning 'pure.' It is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine.”, and peaked in popularity in 2006.
What Caitilyn Means
“A variant of Caitlin, meaning 'pure.' It is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine.”
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 2006
Total Births
5
First Recorded
2006
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