Caitlín

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Caitlín is a variant of the name Catherine, which means "pure" or "clear." It can also be translated to mean "innocent" or "virginal."
Pronunciation
KAT-lyeen
The name is pronounced "kaht-leen" in Irish. In English-speaking countries, it is often pronounced "kayt-lin."
Popularity
Caitlín is a moderately popular name in Ireland and has been in the top 100 names for girls in recent years. However, it is not as common in other countries.

cartoon of the name Caitlín
Cartoon of Caitlín

Caitlín Name meanings & History

Caitlín is a variant of the name Catherine, which means "pure" or "clear." It can also be translated to mean "innocent" or "virginal.". Irish form of Cateline, the Old French form of Katherine. Caitlín is typically used as a given name for girls. It is sometimes shortened to Cait, but this is less common.

Zodiac Sign of Caitlín: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Caitlín:

C: Curious,Choice,Chatty,Copycat,Cute,Clever,Candid

A: Aggressive,Angry,Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Action

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

T: Tacky,Testy,Truth,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Tireless,Talkative

L: Luscious,Legal,Languid,Lover,Lazy,Liaison,Lovely

N: Nitpicking,Nervous,Nagging,Neat,Nice,Nutrition,Neurosis

Caitlín is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Caitlín include Caitlín R. Kiernan, an American author, and Caitlín Matthews, a British writer and teacher. There is also a well-known Irish folk song called "Caitlín Triall," which is named after a famous Caitlín from Irish history.

Related Names to Caitlín

Other variants of the name Catherine include Katherine, Kate, Cate, and Kaitlyn.

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