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Caitlynn

KATE-lin

Popularity

#7638

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

4,935

Peak Year

#297 in 1998

First Recorded

1985

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, meaning "pure".

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CateLynnCait

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Caitlyn Jenner

    American television personality and retired Olympic gold medalist

Nicknames

CateLynnCait

Spelling Variations

CaitlinKaitlynKatelyn

Similar Names

KatherineCaitKaylinKaytlin

Personality Traits

PureIndependentAmbitiousDetermined

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