Kathleyn

Greek

"pure"

Kathleyn Origin and Meaning

The name Kathleyn is a girl's name.

Kathleyn is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variant spelling of Kathleen or Katelyn. Kathleen derives from the Irish name Caitlín, the Irish form of Catherine, ultimately from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose meaning remains debated but may relate to the Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' This distinctive spelling combines elements of both Kathleen and Katelyn/Kaitlyn, creating a unique variation on these more common names. While traditional Kathleen peaked in popularity during the mid-20th century, variant spellings like Kathleyn emerged as parents sought more distinctive versions of familiar names. Though uncommon, Kathleyn offers a way to honor family members named Kathleen while providing a more unique identity.