answersLogoWhite

0

Why is kaitlin a name?

User Avatar

Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

The name Kaitlin is from the Irish spelling of Kathleen, which is from the Greek name Catharine, meaning "wholly cleansed," or "pure." It is properly pronounce Cot-LEEN. The silent I in the first syllable is only there because of a peculiarity of Irish orthography.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?