Caitlyn

Caitlyn is a feminine given name commonly used in English-speaking countries. It is a modern spelling of Caitlin, a diminutive form of Catherine, a name that is traditionally interpreted as meaning "pure" or "clear." Variants of the name include Caitlin, Kaitlin, Kaitlyn, Caitlynne, and Caitlynn, with usage of the spelling Caitlyn becoming notable in the United States during the late 20th century.

Notable people with the name include Caitlyn Jenner (born 1949), an American former Olympic decathlete and television personality who publicly identified as a transgender woman. Another prominent bearer is Caitlyn Smith (born 1986), an American country music singer-songwriter. The name also appears in popular culture, most notably as Caitlyn, a fictional character in the video game League of Legends, where she is known as The Sheriff of Piltover and is portrayed as a skilled female marksman.