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Catlyn

KAT-lin

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

607

Peak Year

#41 in 2000

First Recorded

1985

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variation of Caitlin, an Irish form of Katherine, meaning "pure."

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

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Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

PureIntelligentKindCharming

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