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When we tell people our daughter's name (Cailyn) almost all always comment that they really like it and think it's a very pretty sounding and unique name.

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While pregnant with our 2nd daugher, both my husband and I fell in love with the name (and decided we both liked this spelling version best) and it was the winning name for us. Our extended family members all liked the name, as well. Hence, our daughter was named Cailyn Makenna!

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Occationally, some people (mainly very young children) like to pronounce it like Cailey. Which is also a nice sounding name, and Cailyn is not bothered by it.

Meanings and history of the name Cailyn: | Edit

Variant of Kaylin.
Meaning: Pure

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