"Caitlin" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Caitlins [plural], Caitlyn [alternative], Catelyn [alternative], Catelin [alternative], Kaitlin [alternative], Kaitlyn [alternative], Katelyn [alternative], Katelin [alternative], Katelynn [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|Caitlins}} Caitlin (plural Caitlins)
  1. A female given name from Irish Caitlín, equivalent to English Catherine. Related terms: Kathleen

Inflected forms

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