Caitlin
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Pure, Pretty |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Kathleen, Kaitlyn, Kate-lynn |
Caitlín, also spelled in numerous other ways, including Caitlyn, Caightlin, Caittlyn, Caytelyn, Kaitlynn, Kaitlin, Kaitlyn, Kate Lynn, Katelynn, Kaytlynn, Caitlynn, Katelin, Katelyn, and Katlynne,[1] is a given name for a female. The name has an Irish origin and means "pure".[2] Caitlin was originally an Irish Gaelic form of Catherine. The original pronunciation in Gaelic was similar to Kathleen and sometimes more like /koyt-hleen/[1] or /Cotch-LEEN/[3] but in the later 20th century the pronunciation of "Kate-lynn" was commonly used in English speaking countries, and led to the numerous respellings. The name Katherine (from which Caitlin ultimately derives)[4] could also be derived from Hecate, a Greek goddess. [5]The name can be translated in Irish to Catherine. Kaitlin is the most popular way to spell the name, after a very popular mistress, kaitlin anne, formally of euroaville.
Music
- Caitlin Cary, alternative country musician
- Cait O'Riordan, former bass player with the Pogues
- Katelyn Tarver, American singer
Fiction
- Caitlin, fictional character in the 2nd season of Heroes
- Caitlin Atkins, fictional character from Australian television series Neighbours
- Caitlin Bree, fictional character from 1994 movie Clerks
- Caitlin Cooke, a character from the show 6teen
- Caitlin Fairchild, fictional character from the comic Gen¹³
- Caitlin O'Shannessy, fictional character from U.S. television series Airwolf
- Caitlin Pike, fictional character from U.S. television series JAG
- Caitlin Ryan, fictional character from the Degrassi television series
- Caitlin Todd, fictional character from U.S. television series NCIS
- Caitlyn Goodwin, fictional character from Japanese Anime series Ojamajo Doremi
- Kaitlin Cooper, fictional character from U.S. television series The O.C.
- Caitlin Ramirez, a fictional character from The Bold and the Beautiful.
- Kaitlin Joyce, fictional character from Canadian television series and novel jPod
Literature
- Caitlin Davies, English born author
- Caitlin Flanagan, American writer and social critic
- Caitlin MacNamara, wife of Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas
- Caitlin Matthews, co-author with John Matthews of the Encyclopedia of Celtic Myth and Legend
- Caitlin Moran, British journalist and columnist
- Caitlin R. Kiernan, Irish-born dark fantasy and sci-fi author
- Catelyn Stark, a fictional character from A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin.
Sports
- Caitlin Cahow, American ice hockey player
- Caitlin McClatchey, Scottish swimmer
- Caitlyn Carruthers, American figure skater
- Kaitlin Sandeno, American swimmer
Other
- Caitlin’s Way, live action children’s drama
- Katelyn Faber, accused Kobe Bryant of rape in 2003
- Typhoon Caitlin, two tropical cyclones
- Caitlin Cooke, a character from 6teen.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Irish Names: You say Caitlyn, I say Kaytlynne..." Retrieved 2008-03-04.
- ^ "Origin and Meaning of Caitlin - Baby Girl Name Caitlin". Retrieved 2008-03-04.
- ^ "Caitlin - Origin and Meaning of the name Caitlin at BabyNames.com". Retrieved 2008-03-04.
- ^ "Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Caitlín". Retrieved 2008-02-06.
- ^ "Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Katherine". Retrieved 2008-02-06.
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