Caitlann

Irish variation of Catherine

"pure"

Caitlann Origin and Meaning

The name Caitlann is a girl's name.

Caitlann is a modern variant spelling of Caitlin, which originated as an Irish form of the name Catherine. The traditional Caitlin derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose meaning is debated but possibly relates to the Greek word "katharos" meaning "pure." This particular spelling with double 'n' adds a distinctive touch to the classic name. Caitlann emerged during the trend of creative name spellings in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. While less common than spellings like Caitlin, Caitlyn, or Kaitlyn, Caitlann offers parents a way to personalize a popular name while maintaining its familiar pronunciation and Irish heritage connections.