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This name is one of those that can be spelled any way you choose, as its pronunciation allows

different letters with the same sound to be used.

Origin of the name: Celtic, Irish, English

Meaning of the name: Blessed, Pure, Holy

The name Caytlin is just one of endless variations of and alterations made to the name Catherine.

Famous women with the name Caytlin (or a variation of the name)

Caitlin Flannigan, antifeminist author

Caitlin O'Heaney, actress

Katelyn Rosaasen, model and music video sensation

Kaitlin Cullum, actress

Personality Characteristics

When your baby Caytlin grows up, she may have a touch of wanderlust. Her sense of adventure and love of learning will take her to new and exciting places throughout her life. When she finally finds a place where she is never bored, she will settle down and live a contented and happy life. Caytlin is a name that invokes an impression of warmth and tenderness. Someone with this name will be most satisfied when caring for others and providing a shoulder to cry on, a hand always held out to those who need one. Caytlin is also a name that holds traits of creativity and imagination. Your daughter Caytlin will let her ingenuity lead the way when it comes to choosing a career. She will be attracted to a position that allows her travel but still return home to family and friends when they need her. During her childhood, that sense of inventiveness might get her into some small bits of trouble. Luckily, her innate core of honesty and integrity will keep her from bending the rules too far. Curiosity is the strongest of Caitlin’s characteristics. Finding the answers to all of the questions she encounters will stimulate her already strong intellect. Her compassion and empathy for everyone she meets will be what keeps her grounded. Caytlin is a versatile name and a girl given this name will be able to handle any situation she finds herself in.