It is the Irish form of Catherine. "pure" is perhaps the meaning.
It is spelled Caitlín in Irish if that is the question. Mispronounced as 'kate-lin' it is actually closer to Cathleen. For the meaning google Catherine.
Caitríona
It is an English spelling of the Irish Gaelic Caitlín[kotchleen] which is a version of Catherine (pure).
The name Kaitlin (or Caitlin) is the Irish form of Catherine (greek) and means "pure".
It is a variant of Caitlin ( pronounced Cot-LEEN), the Irish spelling of Kathleen, a form of Catherine, a Greek word meaning "cleansed" or "purified."
Catherine Agnes Kennedy has written: 'Synge's portrayal of the Irish'
The Venerable Mother Catherine Elizabeth McAuley was an Irish nun, who founded the Sisters of Mercy in 1831.
I think Katelyn is an American mispronunciation of the Irish Gaelic Caitlín which was earlier anglicized Kathleen (closer to the actual pronunciation). It is a form of Catherine.
Yes! It is an Irish derivation of the name Catherine.
Catherine Dunn has written: 'The black swan'
In Irish, the name Caitlin means "pure" or "clear." In English-speaking countries, it is derived from the Irish name Catherine, meaning "pure" as well.