Cailin or Caileen?
Two spellings, side by side.
Cailin and Caileen are two spellings of the same sound. Cailin is listed with the meaning "Girl; lass; girl; contemporary variant of cailean child" and Caileen with "This female name of Irish origin simply translates to girl or lass, often used as a gentle and affectionate descriptor". Cailin is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Cailin | Caileen |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Girl; lass; girl; contemporary variant of cailean child | This female name of Irish origin simply translates to girl or lass, often used as a gentle and affectionate descriptor. |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Cai-lin | Cai-leen |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Cailin and Caileen
Is Cailin or Caileen more common?
Cailin is more often searched and saved on this site; Caileen is also used.
Do Cailin and Caileen mean the same?
Cailin: "Girl; lass; girl; contemporary variant of cailean child". Caileen: "This female name of Irish origin simply translates to girl or lass, often used as a gentle and affectionate descriptor".
How do you say Cailin?
In parts: Cai-lin. Caileen is said the same way.
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