Female Name
Kaelyn
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
65/100
modern160%
youthful100%
common80%
natural65%
delicate65%
refined80%
strange100%
comedic80%
Meaning & Etymology
Kaelyn is a modern variant of the name Kaylyn, which itself is derived from the names Kay and Lynn. The name Kay is of English origin, often considered a short form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'. Lynn, on the other hand, is of Welsh origin, meaning 'lake'. Combined, Kaelyn can be interpreted as 'pure lake' or 'clear lake', symbolizing clarity and purity.
Etymology
Original Form:
Kaylyn
Evolution:
Kaelyn evolved as a modern variant of Kaylyn, incorporating the phonetic appeal of the 'ae' combination, which is often seen in names of Greek or Latin origin.
Source:
Name etymology studies and linguistic analysis.