Caitryn
Scottish Gaelic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Caitryn
The name 'Caitryn' is a variant of 'Catherine,' meaning "pure" from the Greek *katharos*.
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Etymology
The name 'Caitryn' is a variant of 'Catherine,' meaning "pure" from the Greek *katharos*. It is used primarily in English-speaking and Irish cultures, often associated with Christian saints like Saint Catherine of Alexandria, though the specific spelling 'Caitryn' is a modern or anglicized form with no distinct historical context.
Caitryn currently ranks #17,254 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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