What is the origin of the name Kaithlyn?

Kaithlyn is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Kaithlyn?

Kaithlyn is currently ranked #12718 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kaithlyn?

Kaithlyn is pronounced KAYT-lin.

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Kaithlyn

KAYT-lin

Popularity

#12718

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

383

Peak Year

#21 in 2002

First Recorded

1985

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Kaitlyn, meaning 'pure' or 'chaste'. It is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine.

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Kay Katie Lynn Kaytie

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Kay Katie Lynn Kaytie

Spelling Variations

Kaitlyn Caitlyn Katelyn Caitlin

Similar Names

Kiera Madelyn Ashlyn Brooklyn

Personality Traits

CreativeSensitiveIndependentLoyal

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