Kaitlyn

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A spelling variation of Kaitlin and the Irish form of Katherine. Currently the most widely used spelling of the name, possibly due to the trendy "y" in the middle spelling. Debuted on the popularity chart in 1983 and quickly climbed to its current ranking. A good choice for parents who are looking for a name with several spelling choices. See Caitlin.

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Origin: Irish; Celtic

Gender: Female

Meaning Tags: Air, Water, Earth & Fire; Beauty; Emotions; Flowers, Plants & Trees; Food; Love; Mystical & Mythological; Religious or Spiritual; Royalty; Traits & Characteristics; War or Battle; Wealth; Add a Meaning Tag

Variations: Kale +; Karlin +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Caetlin +; Caitlyn +; Kaitlin +; Kaitlynn +; Katelin +; Katelyn +; Katelynn +; Katlyn +; Katlyne +; Submitted by: sikwititbutterfly209
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Katlynn +; Add an Alternative

Nicknames: Kait +; Submitted by: k_sherley1
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Kaite +; Submitted by: kaitlyn_koski
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Kaity +; Add a Nickname

Personality: Creative; Bi-Polar; Hyper; Add a Personality Trait

Famous Kaitlyns: Kaitlin Olson (actress); Kaitlin Cooper ("The O.C." character); My Cousin; Kaitlin Sandeno (Olympic swimmer); Add a Famous Kaitlyn

Sibling Name Ideas: Submitted by: lihm1
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Kiera +; Submitted by: k_sherley1
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Shane or Paige or Kyla +; Add a Sibling Name

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Kaitlyn is on other name lists
: Irish Girl Baby Names; Top 50 Girl Names of 2005; Top 100 Girl Names of 2004

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