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Paitlyn
Pronounced PAYT-lin /ˈpeɪt.lɪn/Medium
Meaning: Paitlyn is a modern American respelling in the Caitlin/Kaitlyn family, swapping the K- for a P- (compare Paisley, Payton). Behind Caitlin sits Irish Caitlin, from Katherine; the P- form is a fresh coinage with routes uncertain.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Paitlyn belongs to the vast Caitlin/Kaitlyn respelling family, but with a P- opening that nudges it toward Paisley and Payton. Caitlin itself comes from Irish Caitlin, ultimately Katherine; the P- form is new, and the routes are uncertain, which we note.
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, modern, and familiar-sounding.
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What does the name Paitlyn mean?
Paitlyn is a modern respelling in the Caitlin/Kaitlyn family with a P- start; it carries no settled traditional meaning and the routes are uncertain.
How do you pronounce Paitlyn?
It's said PAYT-lin /ˈpeɪt.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Paitlyn a boy or girl name?
Paitlyn is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Paitlyn?
Paitlyn is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.