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Name Origin

Katelyn is a feminine given name, primarily of Irish origin. It is a variant spelling of Caitlin or Kathleen, which ultimately derives from the Irish Gaelic name Cathleen meaning 'pure' or 'innocent'.

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Famous People

Katelyn Ohashi (1997-)

Gymnast

  • NCAA champion
  • Viral gymnastics routine

Katelyn Jae Brown (1992-)

Singer-songwriter

  • Married to country singer Kane Brown