Katlyn

Katlyn is a modern English respelling of Katelyn, itself a blend of Kate, the medieval short form of Katherine, with the popular suffix -lyn. Katherine ultimately derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose precise root remains debated but is often associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. The name rose sharply in popularity in the late twentieth century alongside numerous spelling variants. Related forms include Caitlin, Kaitlyn, Katelyn, and Katelynn.