Kaithlin
KAYT-lin
Kaithlin is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A variation of 'Kathleen', derived from the Greek 'Aikaterine', meaning 'pure'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1988.
What Kaithlin Means
“A variation of 'Kathleen', derived from the Greek 'Aikaterine', meaning 'pure'.”
The Story of Kaithlin
This name appeared in the late 1980s, a clear, bright echo of an ancient Greek ideal of purity.
Kaithlin is a variation rooted in the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning 'pure.' It found its place in the late 1980s, representing a phonetic and stylistic interpretation of a long-standing classical name, carrying its virtue into a new era with a distinct, modern cadence.
To name your daughter Kaithlin is to choose a spirit of innate intelligence and creative loyalty. It suggests a child who approaches life with a clear mind and a steadfast heart, remaining true to her own nature.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 1988
Total Births
5
First Recorded
1988
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