Cailin name meaning

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Updated: March 18th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Celtic, Old Greek and Old Irish
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Cailin ca(i)-lin
Meaning: The Pure, Girls, Keeper of the Keys, Modern Variant of Katherine, Descendant of Caollaidhe and Slender Lady
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What does Cailin mean?

Far-out Cailin commonly is used in English aimed at both boys and girls is of Celtic origin. Cailin is variant of outstanding Kaylyn. Kaylyn is variant form of desirable Kaelyn. Also Kaylyn is variation of preeminent Kaila.

Also Kaylyn is variant transcription of Kay;Lynn. Meaning of Kaylyn is Slender Lady and Modern Variant of Katherine is of Old Irish and Celtic origin is used majorly in English and English.

Also. Cailin is variation of eminent and pious Caitlin. Caitlin is variant of cherished Karine. Caitlin is resulted from Catherine. Caitlin is Irish form of Katharina. Also Caitlin is Gaelic and English form of Catheline, an Old French Form of Katharina.

How do I pronounce Cailin?

Two syllabled Cailin is pronounced as ca(i)-lin.

Variants of Cailin

Caelen, Caitlin, Kaylyn, Aikaterine, Cateline, Katharina, Karine, Caelyn, Katleen, Kaitlin, Kaelyn, Kaila, Kai, Katherine, Kay

Names that rhyme with Cailin

How popular is the name Cailin?

A common name in United States with over 3594 new-borns have been given the name since 1968. At present the name is rising, in 1998, it ranked 1161st when 164 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Cailin is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1996 and peaked in 2002 when it ranked 1372nd. Over 144 people have been named Cailin in England and Wales.

Also, it is among the top 400 girl names in Ireland.

But Cailin is a popular baby name in China where every 1 in 30000 have the name. At least, 50000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018420733
2017466729
2016540824
2015323850
2014283160
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Cailin in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands504610
Sweden5041
Denmark1040

Here's what numbers has to say about Cailin

You are an adventurer who follows his intuition. You have no enemies. You are always being straight. You are always open to experience something new. If you have things to be handled, you handle them right away, without much waiting. You remind people that life is for you to live it, and not survive, something many do these days. You like people too but prefer your solitude. You could be a poet because of the original way you express yourself.

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Sibling Names for Cailin

If you're looking for sibling names to go with the name Cailin, we've got you covered! Whether you're looking for something traditional, modern or unique, we've compiled a list of 10 baby names that would make lovely siblings for your little Cailin. Check out our top picks below!

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Famous people named Cailin

  • Cailin Stadnyk in Barbie as Rapunzel as Visual Effects
  • Cailin Stollar in Orphans as Actress
  • Cailin Loesch in Disconnect as Actress
  • Writer Cailin Yatsko, notable for movie Days of Gray

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