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Caytlin

KAYT-lin

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

282

Peak Year

#19 in 1999

First Recorded

1986

Style

Modern & Trendy, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

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

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CayKatieLynn

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

CayKatieLynn

Spelling Variations

CaitlinKaitlynKatelyn

Similar Names

MeganErinShannonAllison

Personality Traits

PureIndependentStrongIntelligent

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