caitlin

Caitlin is a female given name of Irish origin. Its correct Irish spelling is Caitlín (pronounced [ˈkatʲlʲiːnʲ], KAT-leen). It is the Irish version of the Old French name Cateline [katlin], which comes from Catherine, which in turn comes from the Ancient Greek Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine). Catherine is attributed to St. Catherine of Alexandria. Along with the many other variants of Catherine, it is generally believed to mean "pure" because of its long association with the Greek adjective καθαρός katharos (pure), though the name did not evolve from this word. Historically, the name was only anglicized as Cathleen or Kathleen. In the 1970s, however, non-Irish speakers began pronouncing the name as KAYT-lin, which led to many variations in spelling, including Kaitlin, Katelyn, Catelyn, Catelin, Caitlyn, Kaitlyn etc. 2Notable people 3Literature Caitlin Brennan, pseudonym of Judith Tarr, American fantasy writer Cait Brennan, American screenwriter and performer Caitlin Davies, English writer Caitlin Flanagan, American writer and social critic Caitlin R. Kiernan, American dark fantasy and sci-fi author Caitlin Matthews, co-author with John Matthews of the Encyclopedia of Celtic Myth and Legend Caitlin Moran, English journalist and columnist Caitlin Thomas, formerly Caitlin Macnamara, wife of poet and writer Dylan Thomas 3Film Caitlin Stasey, Australian actress Caitlin Clarke, American theatre and film actress Caitlin Wachs, American actress Caitlin Fitzgerald, American actress and filmmaker Caitlin Carmichael, American child actress 3Music Caitlin Cary, alternative country musician Caitlin Lynn, of the country music duo Caitlin & Will Caitlín Maude Kaitlyn Maher, American singer from America's Got Talent Katelyn Tarver, American singer/songwriter Caitlyn Taylor Love, American singer/actress Caitlin Rose, American singer 3Politicians Caitlín Brugha, née Kingston, Irish politician Kathalijne Buitenweg, Dutch politician 3Sports Caitlin Bassett, Australian netball player Caitlin Campbell, New Zealand footballer Caitlin Cahow, American ice hockey player Caitlin Carruthers, better known as Kitty Carruthers, American figure skater Katlyn Chookagian Caitlin Cooper, Australian footballer Caitlin Cunningham, Australian basketball player Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, American track & field athlete and Olympian Kaitlyn Lawes, Canadian curler Caitlin Lever, Canadian softball player and Olympian Caitlin Leverenz, American swimmer Caitlin Lowe, American softball player and Olympian Caitlin Mallory, American-born ice dancer Caitlin McClatchey, Scottish swimmer Caitlin Munoz, Australian footballer Kaitlyn (wrestler), ring name of American professional wrestler Celeste Bonin in WWE Kaitlin Sandeno, American swimmer 3Additional Caitlin Brunell, Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2008. Kaitlin Colombo, American comedia