What is the origin of the name Kathlyn?

Kathlyn is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kathlyn?

Kathlyn is currently ranked #2725 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kathlyn?

Kathlyn is pronounced KATH-lin.

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GirlIrish

Kathlyn

KATH-lin

Popularity

#2725

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

5,128

Peak Year

#125 in 1951

First Recorded

1897

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Kathlyn is a variation of Kathleen, an Irish form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'. It symbolizes innocence, clarity, and virtue.

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Kath Kathy Lyn

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Kath Kathy Lyn

Spelling Variations

Kathleen Kathlynn Katheryn

Similar Names

Evelyn Gwendolyn Carolyn Marilyn

Personality Traits

pureinnocentvirtuouskind

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