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Catelyn

Girl Name #57,624 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Catelyn is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Catelyn often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #57,624
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Caterina #4039

Nicknames

Cat Cay Catie Cateie

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Carrie Catherine Caroline Callie Carolyn Cassie Catharine Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions About Catelyn

Is Catelyn a boy or girl name?

Catelyn is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Catelyn?

Catelyn is currently ranked #57624 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Catelyn?

Common nicknames for Catelyn include Cat, Cay, Catie, and Cateie.

Is Catelyn a common or rare name?

Catelyn is an uncommon name, ranked #57624 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Cay, Catie, and Cateie. 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.