Catelyn
Meaning of Catelyn
Catelyn traces its lineage to the Irish Gaelic Caitlín, itself a local rendition of the ancient Greek name Catherine (katharos, “pure”). This adaptation has quietly maintained a foothold in American birth records—hovering between ranks 766 and 943 since the late 1980s—and, though it has never cracked the top 500, that very obscurity may be its chief appeal to parents wary of mass adoption. Literary ties to the stoic Catelyn Stark confer an air of noble resilience, while its straightforward pronunciation, CAT-lin (/kæt lɪn/), offers clarity without pretense. In a nod to Persian aesthetics, one might picture the name as a single saffron thread in an intricate rug: subtle yet indispensable. Parents seeking a name that bridges heritage and individuality may take comfort in its refreshing immunity to fleeting trends.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as CAT-lin (/kæt lɪn/)
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