Caetlyn
Irish Gaelic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Caetlyn
The name Caetlyn is a modern English variant of Caitlin, which itself derives from the Irish Gaelic name Caitlín, a form of Catherine, meaning "pure" from the Greek *katharos*.
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Etymology
The name Caetlyn is a modern English variant of Caitlin, which itself derives from the Irish Gaelic name Caitlín, a form of Catherine, meaning "pure" from the Greek *katharos*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Ireland and the United States, with no specific religious association, though its root name Catherine is historically tied to Christian saints.
Caetlyn currently ranks #15,305 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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