What is the origin of the name Paitlyn?

Paitlyn is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Paitlyn?

Paitlyn is currently ranked #13080 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Paitlyn?

Paitlyn is pronounced PAYT-lin.

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GirlIrish

Paitlyn

PAYT-lin

Popularity

#13080

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

Peak Year

#12 in 2016

First Recorded

2003

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern, stylized spelling of Kaitlyn, which is an Irish form of Catherine, meaning 'pure'. This spelling offers a unique twist.

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Pait Pai Lyn

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Numerology

The Achiever

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

Nicknames

Pait Pai Lyn

Spelling Variations

Kaitlyn Caitlin Paisley

Similar Names

Kaitlyn Hailey Ashlyn Madelyn

Personality Traits

BraveIndependentCreativeAdaptable

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