Caoilinn
Irish (Rare) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Caoilinn
The name Caoilinn means "slender" or "fair" and is derived from the Irish Gaelic word *caol* (slender) combined with a diminutive suffix.
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Etymology
The name Caoilinn means "slender" or "fair" and is derived from the Irish Gaelic word *caol* (slender) combined with a diminutive suffix. It is used primarily in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, often as a feminine given name, with historical roots in early medieval Ireland where it appears in the genealogies of saints and noble families.
Caoilinn currently ranks #14,687 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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