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Do you see Caitlyn as an adult name ??

TelycoTelyco
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I think it's cute for a little girl....but wouldn't seem very "professional" later on in life. We're trying to find something that balances the two.

Thoughts?

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Re: Do you see Caitlyn as an adult name ??

  • naflmjnaflmj member
    I know more adult Caitlyns than I do kids.
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  • lilygirllilygirl member
    I'm sure it will become one as the current generation (and a handful before them) become adults. But no, at the moment, I don't see it as an adults name.  I think Katherine/Catherine is much more balanced.
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  • ValentineBBValentineBB member
    It does sound more childlike, IMO.  That said, she could always go by Cate as an adult.
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  • MrsAngel2008MrsAngel2008
    It sounds like a perfectly good adult name to me. I know a few Katherines that still go by Katy, and to me that's childlike... but Caitlyn I like for both a little girl and an adult.
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  • krissyh21krissyh21 member
    I think of cutesy girls names that end in Y and they are stuck with it, like Molly or Holly. Caitlyn is great for both an adult and child. My friend Caitlyn went by Caity growing up.
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  • TelycoTelyco
    Hmmm...I'm thinking that if I knew even one adult Caitlyn I wouldn't have a girly attachment to the name. I do agree with not wanting to stick a kid with an ie or y ending name (in terms of being concerned about adult sounding names)
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  • timmysgal1timmysgal1

    i know several college aged Caitlyns. And Caitlins.  And Katelyns.  And Katlyns, and Catelyns...and on and on. 

    Okay, I know a bunch of Caitlyns.  All under 25.

    I think that it will be a more recognized and accepted adult name when those Caitlyns start being CEO's.

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  • FutureMrs.SteenFutureMrs.Steen
    Yes, I do. I really like the name.?
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  • lo45fd98wq32lo45fd98wq32
    Personally, I like Caitlin better. But yes, I know many and it suits them well. Some go by Cate, some are Caitlin. They are respectable and professional and beautiful too :)
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  • Temp950106187509203Temp950106187509203 member
    I don't see anything unprofessional about Caitlin.  I actually know two very well-respected attorneys with that name.  I'd use the traditional spelling, though.  The Y does make it seem trendy/young to me.
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  • carolinagcarolinag member
    i think it's fine. i know a few. although they're all either katilin or caitlin. i think the y makes it look more frivolous.
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  • nikkirenee81nikkirenee81
    Very nice for a child or adult!
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  • rose916rose916
    One of my closest friends is named Caitlyn. I think it transitions well.
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  • wheelenlwheelenl
    I know several adults with that name, but I do think your particular spellings is a bit trendy. I would go with Caitlin/Kaitlin or Katelyn.
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  • TelycoTelyco
    I didn't even know that Caitlin was the "official" spelling....but I do think it takes some of the youngness out of it. Thanks!
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  • aoverlockaoverlock
    i like it as an adult name too
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  • shannmshannm member
    I know what you mean about the "balance"  but I don't think Caitlyn has that too cute feel at all.  I think it can also be a very grown up name.  I think names like Casey, and really anything that ends with a long e sound have that issue a lot more.
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  • EmmaBrookeEmmaBrooke
    I know lots of adult Katelyn/Caitlyns and I never thought their names were too young sounding.  Most of them go by Cait/Kate now, though.
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  • blondebride10blondebride10 member
    My name is Kaitlin. I mostly go by Katie but it makes a great adult name and the older that I get the more people prefer to call me Kaitlin instead of Katie. I think it is totally professional. Don't know what you have for a middle but mine is Leigh, flows nicely I think. Just thought you should know from someone who lives with it everyday...good luck!
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  • megs1383megs1383 member

    I really like that name. I think I would spell it Katelyn though (i think I have a thing with K names). As a kid you can call her Katelyn or Katey. As an an adult you can just go by Kate. Kate is much more sophisticated sounding.

    But i agree with others, i think since more names of this style are popular these days, your perception of the name will age along with your daughter.

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