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Kaitlyne

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kaitlyne: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2005.

Kaitlyne is a modern, creative spelling of Caitlin, itself an Irish and Scottish Gaelic form of the Old French name Catherine, which ultimately derives from the Greek *Aikaterinē*. The meaning is most commonly associated with the Greek *katharos*, meaning “pure” or “unsullied.” This particular spelling gained visibility through American figure skater Kaitlyne (often spelled Kaitlyn) Weaver, a Canadian ice dance champion. While there are no major place connections directly tied to this spelling, the root name Katherine is honoured in several places like St. Catherine’s, Ontario. The variant Kaitlyne exemplifies the late 20th-century trend of personalising names with unique spellings, and in Scotland it remains a rare but recognisable choice, often chosen for its delicate sound and the enduring appeal of the purity meaning.