Eileen
EYE-leen
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Meaning: Bright, shining light
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Caitlin
Girl · Irish · Medium name
- Meaning
- Pure, each of the two
- Pronunciation
- KATE-lin
- Origin
- Irish
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Irish form of Catherine, from Greek 'katharos' meaning pure.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Irish, Greek
Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
CaitlynEnglish
Variant with a y.
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Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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