Katlyn

Katlyn is an English respelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, which itself derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly rooted in the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. The name gained wide popularity in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century, spawning numerous spelling variants as parents sought distinctive alternatives to the traditional form. Related forms include Kaitlyn, Katelyn, Caitlyn, and Katherine.