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'.
Numerology
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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