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Caitlin

Girl name · 6,986 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Caitlin: 6,986 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 580 births in 1998.

Katherine has a timeless and regal air, rooted in the Greek name Aikaterine, whose meaning is debated but is most often linked to katharos, meaning "pure." The name was borne by saints and royalty for centuries, including Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a legendary fourth-century martyr, and Catherine the Great, the powerful 18th-century Empress of Russia. Perhaps its most famous modern bearer is Catherine, Princess of Wales, whose grace has made the name a global favourite for a new generation. A notable Catherine is the Scottish saint, Catherine of Siena, but the name also has a strong presence in literature, appearing in classic novels from Wuthering Heights to A Room with a View.