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Caitrin

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Caitrin: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2000.

Caitrin is the Scottish Gaelic form of Catherine, which traces back to the Greek Aikaterine, a name most often interpreted as meaning “pure.” This elegant spelling has deep roots in the Highlands and Islands, where it remains a cherished classic. While no single Caitrin dominates the history books, the name echoes through Scottish culture via its anglicised cousin Catriona, immortalised by Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1893 novel *Catriona*, a sequel to *Kidnapped*. That novel’s heroine helped cement the name’s romantic, resilient image.