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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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Where does the name kaitlyn originate?

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.


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How do you spell kathleen?

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What is the origin of the name Kaitlyn?

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