Modern American · Girl name
Katelyn
“pure”
About the name Katelyn
Katelyn is a modern American respelling of Caitlín, itself the Irish form of Catherine. The name Catherine ultimately derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is commonly associated with the meaning ‘pure.’ Katelyn and its variants emerged in the late twentieth century as creative adaptations, reflecting a trend toward alternative spellings in the United States. A notable bearer of the name is Katelyn Ohashi, an American gymnast recognized for her celebrated floor routine.
- Meaning
- pure
- Origin
- Modern American
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KAYT-lin(2 syl.)
Middle names for Katelyn
- Katelyn Marie
- Katelyn Elizabeth
- Katelyn Anne
- Katelyn Grace
- Katelyn Nicole
Questions about Katelyn
- What does Katelyn mean?
- Katelyn is a Modern American name meaning "pure".
- How do you pronounce Katelyn?
- Katelyn is pronounced KAYT-lin, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Katelyn?
- Variants of Katelyn include Kaitlyn, Katelynn.
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