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Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Clean, pure; Lake; Soft, flexible, tender; Beautiful

Kaylin is a form of Kaylyn, a modern American creation that blends the melodic Kay and Lyn. But let’s not leave it at that—Kay is ultimately of Greek origin, stemming from Aikaterī́nē, believed to mean “clean” and “pure” but also linked to the Greek goddess of witchcraft, Hekate. Lyn comes from many languages, often derived from Linda, which means “beautiful” in Spanish and “soft,” “flexible,” and “tender” in German. Parents seeking an elemental touch may like that lynn means “lake” in Welsh, lending a water-inspired name to your little sprite. Kaylin not only looks good on paper but is easy to pronounce and graces the ears with elegant simplicity—perfectly versatile for a baby planning to travel far and wide.