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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Pure

Inspire baby to choose their own path in life by calling them Caitlynn. This feminine name is an alternate spelling of the Irish Caitlin, derived from the Old French Cateline and the Greek Catherine, giving baby a trail lined with history and significance to explore. Caitlynn and its variants have been associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning "pure." However, this name is also connected with the witchy Goddess of the crossroads, Hecate, who was said to be capable of good and evil. Baby will be able to embrace life's light and dark sides, using their wisdom to weigh up both before making decisions.