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The Irish name Caitlín which is pronounced as 'Cathleen" was picked up by American parents who apparently thought Irish Gaelic is pronounced the same as English (it's not). Caitlín is Irish, Kaitlyn is an American invention.
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It is an American mispronunciation of the Irish name Caitlín which should be pronounced "catchleen".
What is the meaning of the name Kaitlyn?
The name Kaitlyn is a form of the Irish Gaelic name Caitlin, which is derived from the French name Catherine. Kaitlyn simply means "pure" whether that be pure of spirit, pure of heart, or pure of thought/action. It is thought to be connected to the Greek Goddess Hecate, who was commonly known as Kaitlyn the Beautiful.
The name Kaitlyn is a medieval form of which name?
Kaitlyn is not a medieval name; it is a modern day American mispronunciation and misspelling of the Irish Gaelic name Caitlín (it should be pronounced like 'Cathleen'). It is derived from Catherine.
What does the name Kaitlyn mean in different languages?
In English, the name Kaitlyn means "pure" or "clear." In Irish, it is derived from the name Catherine and carries similar meanings. In Welsh, the name Kaitlyn translates to "keeper of the keys" or "pure."
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Kaitlyn is Celtic/Gaelic.
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That is the usual spelling of the female given name Kathleen (Irish, from Katherine).The notable variants are Cathleen, Kathlyn, Kathlynn, and Kaitlyn.
Where does the name Kaitlyn come from?
The name Kaitlyn is a girl's name. Its origin is Gaelic meaning pure.
