Irish · Girl name
Caitlín
“pure”
About the name Caitlín
Caitlín is the Irish form of Catherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is traditionally associated with the meaning ‘pure.’ The name has been used in Ireland for centuries and is pronounced roughly as ‘Kath-leen’ in Irish. Caitlín became anglicized as Caitlin, which is often pronounced differently in English-speaking countries. The name reflects Ireland’s tradition of adapting saints’ names into the Irish language.
- Meaning
- pure
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KAT-leen(2 syl.)
Middle names for Caitlín
- Caitlín Marie
- Caitlín Anne
- Caitlín Elizabeth
- Caitlín Rose
- Caitlín Claire
Questions about Caitlín
- What does Caitlín mean?
- Caitlín is an Irish name meaning "pure".
- How do you pronounce Caitlín?
- Caitlín is pronounced KAT-leen, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Caitlín?
- Variants of Caitlín include Caitlin, Catlin.
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