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Caitlin

Girl

Irish origin ยท /KAYT-lin/ ยท modern

Meaning: Pure.

Popularity 71/1002 syllablesโ†“ Falling

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Today, Caitlin is a popular, familiar name (popularity 71/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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Caitlin is an Irish name that originated as a Gaelic form of the Old French name Cateline, which itself is a variation of Catherine. Catherine comes from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly derived from 'katharos', meaning 'pure'. The name Caitlin became popular in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century, often associated with Irish heritage.

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