Katelyn

Katelyn is an anglicized spelling variant of Caitlín, the Irish form of Catherine, which itself derives from the Greek name Katharos, meaning pure. The name gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries during the late twentieth century, particularly in the United States, where creative respellings such as Katelynn, Kaitlyn, and Katelin flourished alongside it. Catherine, the classical form, has been borne by numerous saints, queens, and historical figures across Europe, lending the name a long and distinguished heritage.