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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Pure

Few words can describe the pure joy you feel when your little one is born, but giving baby the name Kaitlan is a good start. This feminine name is one of the many variants of the Irish name Caitlín, whose origins can be traced back to the Old French Cateline and even to the Greek name Catherine. Because of the name’s long history of being associated with the Greek word katharos, it has been defined as “pure,” signifying the genuine happiness Kaitlan brings to your life and their sweet innocence as they discover the world around them.