About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Keelin, Kaylin
- Variants
- Caoilfhionn, Keelin
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
A traditional descriptive name combining the qualities most prized in early Irish poetry: slenderness and fairness of complexion.
The story behind Caolfhionn
This alternative spelling reflects regional and historical variation in Irish orthography for the same name.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; same as Caoilfhionn.
Did you know?
Variant spelling of Caoilfhionn meaning 'slender and fair'.
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