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Caitlyn Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "caitlyn" is "pure", and is used often for "girls".

Name
caitlyn
Meaning
pure
Pronunciation
kayt-lin
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Caitlyn Name Details

Caitlyn is a variation of the name Catherine, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. In Greek mythology, Catherine was a martyr who was tortured on a spiked wheel. The name became popular in the Christian world due to the influence of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Caitlyn gained prominence as a given name in the late 20th century, influenced by its association with the character Caitlin Todd from the TV series 'NCIS'.

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