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.

Popularity: Ranked #90 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
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