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Kailyn

ˈkeɪ.lɪn
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

Categories

ends in -lyn
invented
modern English
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
73/100
modern80%
youthful80%
natural80%
wholesome80%
refined100%
complex65%

Meaning & Etymology

Kailyn is a modern variant of the name Kaylyn, which itself is derived from the combination of the names Kay and Lynn. The name Kay is of Greek origin, meaning 'rejoice', while Lynn is of Welsh origin, meaning 'lake'. Kailyn is often used in English-speaking countries and has gained popularity in recent years due to its melodic and contemporary sound.

Etymology

Original Form:

Kaylyn

Evolution:

Kailyn evolved from Kaylyn, which is a combination of Kay and Lynn. The name has been adapted to modern naming conventions, often seen as a more unique or personalized version of the original.

Source:

Wikipedia

Related Names

kay

Roots

lyn

Roots

Caelan

Variants

Cailyn

Variants

Kaelyn

Variants

Kalyn

Variants

Kaylan

Variants

Kaylen

Variants

Kaylin

Variants

Kaylyn

Variants

Kaylynn

Variants

Cailin

Variants

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