Caitlín
The Irish form of the female given name Kathleen is Caitlín.
Which one should you use?
Cáit is a diminutive nickname, Cáitín is an affectionate term and Cáitilín is another informal variation of the name.
Did you know?
- The Irish name Caitlín is actually a linguistic traveler, arriving from Old French rather than originating in Celtic roots.
- The accent mark over the 'i' in Caitlín is called a 'fada' and changes the vowel sound from a short 'i' to a long 'ee'.
- The name Caitlín is a feminine version of the root found in names like 'Catherine' and 'Katherine' which mean 'pure'.
Examples in context
- Conas atá tú, Cáit?How are you, Cáit?
- Bhí Caitlín anseo ar maidin.Caitlín was here this morning.
- An bhfuil Caitlín sa chlár?Is Caitlín on the list?
Example conversation
Niamh and Cathal are talking about a mutual friend.
- NiamhAn bhfuil Caitlín sa gormlaith?Is Caitlín in the office?
- CathalNíl sí anseo faoi láthair.She is not here at the moment.
- NiamhNuair a fhágfaidh Caitlín an t-oifig?When will Caitlín leave the office?
- CathalBeidh sí sa bhaile thiarShe will be home later.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Caitlín, CC BY-SA 4.0.
