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Caitlan

KAYT-lin

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,047

Peak Year

#88 in 1990

First Recorded

1983

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Caitlan is an Irish and English name. It's a variation of Caitlin, which is the Irish form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Caitlan Coleman

    American woman kidnapped in Afghanistan.

  • Caitlan Rubino-Bradway

    American actress.

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Personality Traits

IntelligentKindCreativeAdaptable

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