Caitlyn name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 11th, 2023
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek and English
Usage: Arabic and English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Caitlyn ca(i)-tl-yn
Meaning: Pure, Form of Catherine and The Pure
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What does Caitlyn mean?

Originated from English and Old Greek, Commonly Accepted Caitlyn bestowed upon both boys and girls and is used in English and Arabic, Caitlyn means "Pure, Form of Catherine or The Pure". Caitlyn is a resultant of Karine.

Karine is a version of popular Carina. Also Karine is version of celebrated Karin. Karine is also version of celebrated Karina. Karine is form of Carine in English and German languages.

Also Karine is form of Cara in English language. Karine is also German and English form of Carine. Karine is also German form of Carina. Karine is also Russian and French equivalent of Karen.

Karine is also form of Karina in English language. Origin of Commonly Accepted Karine is in Old Greek and Latin languages, meaning of Karine is "The Pure, Pretty and Beloved". Caitlyn is resultant of Kaitlin.

Kaitlin is variation of desirable and virtuous Caitlin. Also Kaitlin is a variant form of perennial and eminent Kate. Kaitlin is also a variant of well-known Karine. Kaitlin is also form of all time favorite and sacred Katie.

Kaitlin is variant spelling of Caitlin. Kaitlin is equivalent of Katharina in Irish language. Used substantially in Irish and English customary, Kaitlin has origin in Old Greek, Kaitlin means "Girls and The Pure".

How do I pronounce Caitlyn?

The two syllabled name Caitlyn is pronounced, ca(i)-tl-yn. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., cait-lyn.

Variants of Caitlyn

Aikaterine, Cateline, Katharina, Catelynn, Karine, Catharina, Ecaterina

Names that rhyme with Caitlyn

How popular is the name Caitlyn?

Caitlyn was a popular name in United States. Over 51782 babies have been named Caitlyn since 1968. When at its peak in 1998, 2937 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 115th position.

However after 52 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 500 baby names 29 times Caitlyn used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 5113 babies have been given the name in 23 years.

At the peak of its usage in 2005,. After 23 years, the name has past its prime.

Caitlyn is a familiar baby name in New South Wales during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 2004, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 89 on girl names chart when 88 babies were given the name Caitlyn. Over 641 babies in New South Wales have been named Caitlyn.

Also, in Queensland, the name had been in use for 16 years beginning from 1991 and had secured the place in top 100 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 57 on girl names chart when 72 babies were given the name Caitlyn.

Over 657 babies in Queensland have been named Caitlyn.

Caitlyn is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 22 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 228 people have been named Caitlyn in Ireland.

In France, it has been in use since 1999 and achieved its top ranking of 2041 in 2015. Over 107 people have been named Caitlyn in France. In Belgium, it has been in use since 2002 and peaked in 2009 when it ranked 891st.

Caitlyn is a common name in Canada while somewhat familiar name in Australia and South Africa. According to our estimate, over 50000 babies have been named Caitlyn globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181164205
20171100227
20161058244
2015598493
2014462690
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Caitlyn in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands406111
Sweden2913
Norway412
Denmark80

Numerological analysis of Caitlyn

You always dress as you feel at the moment. Your happiness and well-being, as well as the happiness and health of the ones you love, are the things you care about. You know that without self-esteem, persistence, and passion, you are nothing. You have a quick mind. You have to think of your own purpose and reason for waking up in the morning. You like to think outside the box and kick the box inside people's face when they tell you how to think or what to do.

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Middle names for Caitlyn

There are many trending and familiar middle names that are commonly paired with Caitlyn.

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Sibling Names for Caitlyn

Caitlyn is a beautiful name for a baby girl that means pure or clear. If you're considering this name for your little one, you might also be thinking about sibling names that would pair well with it. Here are some great options to consider!

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Famous people named Caitlyn

  • Caitlyn Jenner, American television personality and retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete
  • Caitlyn Brisbin in Bloodsucka Jones as Make-Up Department
  • Caitlyn Knisely in Big Night, Big Fight as Actress
  • Caitlyn McDonald in The Boy's Guide as Actress
  • Caitlyn Moore in Franky as Actress
  • Caitlyn Sponheimer in Is This Thing On? as Actress
  • Caitlyn Dailey in $kumbagz as Actress
  • Caitlyn Case in Captured as Actress
  • Caitlyn Larimore in The River Bride as Actress
  • Caitlyn Paterson in Friend Request as Actress
  • Caitlyn Becker in Hot Topics Hour/Caitlyn Becker as
  • Caitlyn Taylor Love is an American actress and singer.
  • Caitlyn Colquhoun in movie The Vacant Lot as Actress
  • In 2011, Caitlyn Folley played the role of Stacy in action and comedy film The FP.

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