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[Opinions] Middle Names for Kaitlyn
This is a list of middle names I like for Kaitlyn, the last 3 (really 2, Rae/Leigh) are family names (Rae is my step fathers last name, although he is already being honoured through Alexandra). Due to a recent post about honouring my sister whos middle name is Leigh (I didn't like majority of the names suggested to honour her first or even middle name), I couldn't think of any other way that was suitable to honour her so I added Leigh to the list. The trouble is I prefer a lot of the other names to Leigh, so if you like the combo with Leigh please say why. Please list your top 3 name combos for Kaitlyn (It's this spelling for a reason, my cousin is Cailin, for to close for the spelling Caitlin. This has also been a constant issue, do you think with the name combos it looks better with a C or a K? Kaitlyn Alexandra Isabel
Kaitlyn Alexandra Faith
Kaitlyn Alexandra Paige
Kaitlyn Alexandra Claire
Kaitlyn Alexandra Pearl
Kaitlyn Alexandra Odette
Kaitlyn Alexandra Brooke
Kaitlyn Alexandra Juliet
Kaitlyn Alexandra Felicity
Kaitlyn Alexandra Elaine
Kaitlyn Alexandra Elyse
Kaitlyn Alexandra Aimee
Kaitlyn Alexandra Rae
Kaitlyn Alexandra Raye
Kaitlyn Alexandra Leigh
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Kaitlyn Alexandra Leigh actually flows to best to me. I happen to prefer the names Elyse, Juliet, Felicity, Odette, and Pearl to Leigh on their own... but in this combo, Leigh really shines.
I also prefer the Caitlin or Catelyn spellings the best. But, your reason for liking Kaitlyn the best is valid and a good idea (way similar to Cailin). I see no reason to adjust the spelling in this case - unless you wanted to revert all the way to Katherine.

This message was edited 6/3/2015, 12:02 PM

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Personally, I will always opt for Caitlin over Kaitlyn. I really, truly dislike -lyn names. I think the -lin endings are more elegant and more balanced, personally. Plus there are so many made up names with a -lyn thrown on the end. Of course, Kaitlyn is more of a tried and true name, but the association for me remains. I also just tend to prefer C names... even Catelyn or Caitlyn I like better than Kaitlyn.That being said, you have some very elegant combos here:Kaitlyn Alexandra Isabel
Kaitlyn Alexandra Juliet
Kaitlyn Alexandra Felicityare my favorites. I feel that they are elegant, feminine, and particularly in the case of Juliet & Felicity, are less expected.I feel that Paige, Brooke, Elyse (much prefer Elise), & Aimee make the already somewhat dated Kaitlyn even more so.I actually like Leigh, it adds some lightness to the name.

This message was edited 6/3/2015, 8:05 AM

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I like Caitlyn better than Kaitlyn, but you are right that Caitlyn is too close to Cailin.I like Kaitlyn Alexandra Paige and Kaitlyn Alexandra Leigh flow the best of all the options. I also don't mind Kaitlyn Alexandra Elaine.
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