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Cailyn

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How to Pronounce Cailyn

Pronounced KAY-lin /ˈkeɪ.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: Cailyn is usually a girl's name — a form of Kaylin or Caitlin, tied to the Irish Caitlin (from Katherine, 'pure') or a modern -lyn coinage. Used here for a boy; the cross-sex lean is noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Cailyn — usually a girl's name (a Kaylin/Caitlin form) (said 'KAY-lin'). Usually a girl's name; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningCailyn is usually a girl's name — a form of Kaylin or Caitlin, tied to the Irish Caitlin (from Katherine, 'pure') or a modern -lyn coinage. Used here for a boy; the cross-sex lean is noted honestly.

History & Origin

Cailyn is usually a girl's name, a form of Kaylin or Caitlin ('pure'); usually a girl's name, here a boy (said 'KAY-lin').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare for boys, cross-sex, and soft.

Did you know? Cailyn is most often a girl's name — a form of Kaylin or Caitlin ('pure') — so its use here for a boy runs against the grain, which we note honestly (said 'KAY-lin').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Cailyn — usually girl's name; Kaylin/Caitlin form; here a boy

Variations

KaylinCaitlinCaelin

Nicknames

Cai

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If you like Cailyn…

Kaylin— the usual spelling of the name
Caitlin— the Irish name behind it
Kellan— a like Irish -llan name
Rylan— a like modern -lan name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cailyn mean?

Cailyn is usually a girl's name — a form of Kaylin or Caitlin, tied to Katherine ('pure'); used here for a boy, which we note.

How do you pronounce Cailyn?

It's said KAY-lin /ˈkeɪ.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cailyn a boy or girl name?

Cailyn is usually a girl's name (a Kaylin/Caitlin form); here it is used for a boy, which we flag honestly.

How popular is Cailyn?

Cailyn is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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