Katelynn

Katelynn is a modern English elaboration of Kate, itself a short form of Katherine, a name whose precise ancient origin is debated but is most commonly associated with the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly derived from a pre-Greek word or linked to the Greek katharos, meaning pure. The spelling with the double n and the Lynn suffix reflects a twentieth-century American trend of blending or extending classic names to create distinctive feminine forms. Lynn, derived from a Welsh element meaning lake or stream, lends a softer sound to the name. Related forms include Katelyn, Caitlyn, Kaitlyn, and Katherine.