Female Name
Cailyn
ˈkeɪ.lɪn
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
ends in -lyn
modern English
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
73/100
modern100%
youthful65%
natural120%
wholesome120%
refined120%
complex65%
Meaning & Etymology
Cailyn is a modern variant of the name Kaylyn, which itself is derived from the name Kayla. The name Kayla has origins in multiple cultures, including Hebrew, where it means 'crown' or 'laurel', and Irish, where it is a form of the name Caoilainn, meaning 'slender' or 'fair'. Cailyn, as a variant, carries these connotations of beauty, grace, and nobility.
Etymology
Original Form:
Kaylyn
Evolution:
Cailyn evolved as a modern variant of Kaylyn, which is a blend of the names Kay and Lynn. The name Kay has Germanic origins, meaning 'rejoice', while Lynn is of Welsh origin, meaning 'lake'. Over time...
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