Caitlín
GirlOrigin: Irish · French
Pronounced: KATCH-leen
Pronunciation source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caitlin
Meaning
“Irish form of Catherine, probably from Greek katharos, 'pure'”
Cultural Notes
The Irish Gaelic form of Catherine that became a major name trend in English-speaking countries in the 1980s.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1990s
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Famous People Named Caitlín
- Caitlin Moran (writer), Caitlín Maude (poet)
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