Caitlin
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Caitlin
Caitlin means "pure" and derives from the Irish form of the Latin name Catharina, which comes from the Greek word "katharos" (pure).
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Etymology
Caitlin means "pure" and derives from the Irish form of the Latin name Catharina, which comes from the Greek word "katharos" (pure). The name is predominantly used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, with particular popularity in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, especially from the 20th century onward.
Caitlin currently ranks #2,333 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.
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