Catelyn
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Catelyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 2,294 babies have been named Catelyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Catelyn is past its peak , currently ranked #57,624 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #57,624
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Catelyn
Catelyn is a girl name .
Catelyn is currently ranked #57,624 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Catelyn include Cat, Cate, Catey, Cateie, Lyn, Lyny, Lynie, Cay, Caie, and Catkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Catelyn include Caterina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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