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Middle names for Kaelyn?

112 replies

liajayne · 09/05/2019 19:40

So basically I want a name for a girl that isn't common, however I don't mind if the middle name is slightly more common (but not super common). I have fallen in love with the name Kaelyn (Kay-Lin - almost like Caitlin without the t) but I'm stuck for a middle name!

I've come up with:

  • Kaelyn Paige
  • Kaelyn Jade

But I haven't fallen in love with these like I have for the first name, so does anyone have any other suggestions? My surname is Robinson so obviously I need something that flows nicely with that - I'm not too fussy about the length as long as it doesn't take 10 minutes to pronounce Wink .

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Kiltartan · 09/05/2019 21:25

I assure you no one is going to ‘pull faces’ at an Irish name — or if they do, they have more issues than spelling — and they’re going to have to ask how to spell ‘Kaelyn’, anyway.

tabbiemoo · 09/05/2019 21:23

Sorry the K spelling looks very chavvy to me.
Particularly if then the middle name is Jade or Paige. Grace, Mae, Marie or Rose are also quite chavvy sounding middle names (although they are individually nice names they are so over used as middle names).
Cailyn is definitely better than Kaelyn.
Middle name suggestions I like are
Cailyn Jessica
Cailyn Ivy
Cailyn Adeline
Cailyn Florence
Cailyn Isabelle
Cailyn Charlotte (possible nickname CC?)

Shadow1234 · 09/05/2019 21:07

I think it's a lovely name.

Kaelyn Brooke
Kaelyn Rai
Kaelyn Faye
Kaelyn leigh

WomanInTheWindow · 09/05/2019 21:05

As someone who works in child care - over the years we have come to see K initial names with that sort of spelling associated with being chavvy, or an invented spelling by several. We had a student with a similar name who was forever correcting the kai or kay pronunciation. Maybe look at the spelling.

It did also remind me of the medicine!

BackOnceAgainWithABurnerEmail · 09/05/2019 21:00

It’s not unique or uncommon it’s just a weird spelling of a very normal name that she’ll spend her name spelling out.

Many of the suggested middle names are less common.

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 09/05/2019 20:58

Marina
Sophia
Alison
Pearl
Elizabeth
Megan

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PinaColadaPlease · 09/05/2019 20:54

Morphine was my first thought as well.

It looks much better with a C regardless.

Aimily · 09/05/2019 20:53

My cousin is Kaelyn Ivy, I think it's a beautiful combination if that helps?

reefedsail · 09/05/2019 20:52

I like the way the name sounds, but could you go for a bit more of a nod to the Irish version with the spelling?

Caolinn?

Or just Kaylen?

The combination of the K and random vowel combination is pretty youneeq.

Kaylen Rihanna

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liajayne · 09/05/2019 20:50

morphine was my immediate thought too! diaorrhea medicine!

If it was spelt Cailyn would you still think that?

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EdWinchester · 09/05/2019 20:49

Yes, morphine would be the best.

EdWinchester · 09/05/2019 20:48

Wayne or Dwayne. Perfection.

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liajayne · 09/05/2019 20:45

I personally thing Cailyn would look less 'chavvy' drop the 'k'

I went with the Kaelyn spelling as I feel like it is the less popular spelling of the name (although I could be wrong in that?).

Just go with the actual Irish version. Caoilfhionn

As a dyslexic - I wouldn't mind being able to spell my own child's name. It was also be great if they were able to spell their own name! I also wouldn't mind teachers and other people being able to say the name without having to pull faces and ask Hmm.

There are some really good suggestions here! So far my favourites are:

  • Kaelyn Felicity
  • Kaelyn Marie (although I'm not sure how popular this is as a middle name?)
  • Kaelyn Nicole
  • Kaelyn Rhianne

I also like Kaelyn Rose and Kaelyn Grace but they're far too popular as middle names Confused

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Bigearringsbigsmile · 09/05/2019 20:45

morphine was my immediate thought too!
diaorrhea medicine!

RaptorWhiskers · 09/05/2019 20:44

Katelyn Rose is the best suggestion so far.

thedishonthecoffeetable · 09/05/2019 20:44

Kaelyn Grace

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 09/05/2019 20:43

Kaelyn Olivia
Kaelyn Frances
Kaelyn Amelia
Kaelyn Amber
Kaelyn Harley
Kaelyn Rhianna
Kaelyn Aurora
Kaelyn Anastasia
Kaelyn Deborah
Kaelyn Rosanna
Kaelyn Savannah
Kaelyn Renée
Kaelyn Monet
Kaelyn Eliza

Kiltartan · 09/05/2019 20:41

I bet it is. And I agree about Galwegians showing off about their sultry Armada ancestry, Pinkie. They’d drive you to drink. Grin

PinkieTuscadero · 09/05/2019 20:41

I must stress that I asked her if her name was Spanish before I saw it written down. Looking at it there's no denying its heritage.

PinkieTuscadero · 09/05/2019 20:39

I too know a Galway Lasairfhíona! Wonder if she's the same one or if a lot of Lasairfhíona-ing goes on in Galway. When I met her I may even have asked her if her name was...............Spanish Blush

Galwegians are always going on about their sexy Spanish ancestors. That's my excuse! Grin

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 09/05/2019 20:37

Not for me sorry, it’s the K and it looks like a made up name 🤷‍♀️

AuntieStella · 09/05/2019 20:35

You know, I didn't see 'Kaolin' but now someone's pointed it out.. yeah, awkward.

Possible middle names: Maura, Edith, Irene, Eimar

Kiltartan · 09/05/2019 20:34

Maybe not, Pinkie, but I know two adult Caoilfhionns in Ireland and two under-tens in London, and they don’t seem to be wracked with the difficulty of it all. One of the Ireland-based ones also has an unusual Irish-language surname.

I also know a Galway Lasairfhíona. Grin

PinkieTuscadero · 09/05/2019 20:29

Just go with the actual Irish version. Caoilfhionn

Oh come on! I wouldn't even use that spelling as an Irish person in Ireland.