Caitlin

Meaning

Caitlin is the Irish Gaelic form of Catherine, ultimately from the Greek name Aikaterinē. The name is commonly associated with the meaning “pure,” though that sense comes through the later tradition attached to Catherine rather than a transparent literal Gaelic breakdown.

Origin

Fun fact

Caitlin has inspired many spelling variations in English, including Kaitlin, Katelyn, and Caitlyn.