Kayleen: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Kayleen | Girls
Origin of the name Kaylee:
Transferred use of the Anglicized Irish surname, which is from the Gaelic Mac Caollaidhe (son of Caollaidhe) and O'Caollaidhe (descendant of Caollaidhe). The name is derived from caol (slender).
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Truly is the "Keeper of the Keys". The only one who can open the gates of Heaven and Hell.
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Close friend of Angie and Samantha. Lover of Damien, though "Love" is too weak a word to describe their relationship. Loose 'friend' of Joseph and Horace. Acquaintance of Theodore, former crush of Christopher. Befriended both Jeremiah and Dane. Attended school as Kaine with Mariah and Logan.
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Male Kaine.
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Kayleen is an English name with Celtic origins. It can mean "pure", but unlike others names, such as Katherine or Kayla, it more directly relates to the meaning of "Keeper of the Keys".
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Kayleen McAdams, makeup artist and sister of actress Rachel McAdams
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