Names to Substitute for Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn was one of the trendiest baby names for girls over the past few decades, and one of the most defining names for girls born at the end of the Millennial generation and the beginning of Generation Z. Yes, Kaitlyn is college-aged, so if you’re at all concerned about hipness, you may be looking for an alternative.
While Kaitlyn was the most popular spelling, it was far from the only one. Girls born at the turn of the millennium spelled their name Caitlin, Caitlyn, Katelyn, Kaitlynn, Kaytlin, Kaetlyn, and more!
Along with current favorites Avery and Kailani, other names to substitute for Kaitlyn in the US Top 1000 include Aubrey, Brynn, Catalina, Finley, Kate, Kennedy, Lennon, and Teagan. If Kaitlyn’s Irish roots are a draw for you, consider another Irish name such as Caoimhe, Fallon, Maeve, or Sheridan.
Kaitlyn is on the fast track toward mom name status and is falling fast for babies. If you like Kaitlyn but want a more contemporary alternative, search our lineup of names to substitute for Kaitlyn below.
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Addison
Addison, a TV-generated name (Dr. Addison Shephard, Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice) took off in hot pursuit of predecessor Madison, sounding sharper and more modern--at... Read More
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Adeline
Adeline originated as a French diminutive of Adele, which came from the Germanic root adal, meaning “noble.” Adeline was introduced to England by the Normans in the eleventh century, was... Read More
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Ainsley
While theoretically unisex, this surname name has been edging up the girls’ names list, perhaps originally as an Ashley substitute. Read More
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Aisling
Aisling is currently a very popular Irish name for girls. Pronounced variously as ASH-ling, ASH-lin or ash-LEEN, it was... Read More
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Aubrey
The unisex name Aubrey is scooting up the girls' popularity charts, along with the revived Audrey. After being a 100% male name, it tipped to female in 1974, and is now 98% girls, among the most... Read More
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Avalon
Avalon, an island paradise of Celtic myth and Arthurian legend--it was where King Arthur was taken to recover from his wounds-- and also the colorful capital of the California island of Catalina--... Read More
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Avery
Avery originated in the Middle Ages as a Norman-French pronunciation variation of the Anglo-Saxon name Alfred and the Ancient Germanic name Alberich. The elements aelf, meaning “elf” and... Read More
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Brennan
Poised for popularity, Brennan is an Irish last name soft enough to borrow from the boys. Read More
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Briella
If you feel, as many parents do, that Gabby or Gabi is too harsh a short form for the mellifluous name Gabriella, try Brie, Brielle, or Briella.Read More
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Bronwyn
One of the loveliest of the Welsh names, striking the perfect balance between being familiar and unusual. In Wales, the female... Read More