Cailin

American variation of Caitlin or Kaylin
"pure"

Cailin Origin and Meaning

The name Cailin is a girl's name of American origin.

While the Cailin spelling doesn't appear on popularity charts, other forms such as Kaylin and Kaylen do, along with several similar names, from Caitlin to Jalen to Kayla. The result: a name that feels more common than it actually is.

Famous People Named Cailin

  • Cailin Russomodel and daughter of American musician Scott Russo of band Unwritten Law

Cailin in Pop Culture

  • "Cailin Og a Stor" Irish folksong
  • Cailina variation of Colleen, the Irish word for "girl"