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Kaytlin

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kaytlin: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1996.

The name Kaytlin is a modern, phonetic variation of Caitlin, which itself derives from the Irish Gaelic name Caitlín, an Irish form of the Old French name Cateline, ultimately from the Greek Aikaterinē and the Latin Katharina. The core meaning is debated but is widely accepted as “pure” or “each of the two,” often linked to the Greek word katharos. A famous bearer of the original form includes Caitlin Moran, the sharp-witted British journalist and author. While no major places are directly named Kaytlin, the root appears in countless towns named St. Catherine’s or Santa Catarina across the globe. This spelling remains a top choice for parents seeking a distinct, modern twist on a timeless classic, and correlates strongly with the rising trend of creative name spellings in Scotland during the late 20th century.