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Caitlin/Katelyn??

17 replies

Aintlifelikethat · 19/08/2019 17:16

Hi, one of the names we’re toying with is Caitlin. I like this spelling of it but DH thinks it should be Katelyn. I know it can be spelt either way but I think of his way as being a bit more American???

Would love to hear people’s thoughts!

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Pemba · 19/08/2019 17:20

It's Caitlin, I think that is the normal spelling. Nice name, but the spelling Katelyn is just a modern invention, why does he need it to be 'more American'? I'd go with Caitlin.

MadisonAvenue · 19/08/2019 17:32

Caitlin is really lovely, and to me it looks like it'd stand the test of time better than Katelyn.

TixieLix · 19/08/2019 17:37

My DD is Caitlin and I love the name and this spelling. Amazing how many people call her Catlin though

HollysTeflonSeptum · 19/08/2019 17:39

Caitlin is the Gaelic original, it’s my preference and very prevalent in the US from those of Irish descent.

There are all sorts of made-up variations, it’s what you prefer ultimately.

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Aintlifelikethat · 19/08/2019 17:39

Thank you! I’m glad my spelling seems the more common way to spell it. DH doesn’t want a ‘more American’ spelling, he just thought that’s how it was spelt. I am the one who thinks Katelyn seems more American!

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FourteenCows · 19/08/2019 17:39

My niece is called Katelyn (we’re English, so doesn’t seem American to me). I prefer this spelling personally but she can’t find her name on any of those name personalised things!

MarshaBradyo · 19/08/2019 17:39

Caitlin

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 19/08/2019 17:44

Love the name & prefer your spelling op

Happyhusband · 19/08/2019 17:45

Dd is Caitlin. .

HisBetterHalf · 19/08/2019 17:54

Definitely Caitlin

reginafelangee · 19/08/2019 17:55

I like both I edge towards Katelyn as a preference

earlgreymarl · 19/08/2019 17:58

Love Caitlin

Missillusioned · 19/08/2019 18:11

Be aware that in Ireland where the name comes from Caitlin isn't pronounced as Katelyn.

Is more like Cashleen. (I know that's not quite right, but I can't think how to explain it).

Cookit · 19/08/2019 18:33

Caitlin

DramaAlpaca · 19/08/2019 21:17

I was going to say what Missillusioned just said, that in Ireland it's usually not pronounced the same as Katelyn. I like the Katelyn pronunciation best, but the Caitlin spelling.

MindyStClaire · 19/08/2019 21:35

I'm Irish so I can't stand Caitlin pronounced as Kate-lynn, although it seems the battle is lost. It should be Cotch-leen or Coytch-leen.

DramaAlpaca · 20/08/2019 00:00

Like a lot of Irish names pronunciation varies by region. In my part of Ireland it's something like Coyt-leen, slightly different to MindyStClaire's examples.

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