Behind the Name: Comments for the name Cáit

Comments for CÁIT:

In Irish, sometimes a pet form of Cait (with fada over 'a') is used, 'Caitlin' (with fada over 'a' and second 'i'), meaning 'little Cait' (with fada over 'a'). Some Irish people spell Kathleen this way.

-- katiefionnuala 3/2/2006

I have a dear friend named Caitlyn who goes by Cait. I think her name is very pretty and suits her well. She is as individual as the spelling. I've always loved the Kate family of names. :)

-- Belle 12/29/2006

I've seen this name pronounced as "Kath" more than once.

-- ragexprincess 1/21/2007

Cáit (kawcht) is Irish for Kate. Cáitín (Kawcht-een) is Katie.

-- Clodagh 4/9/2007

Famous bearer - Cait O'Riordan, formerly of the Pogues. She was married to Elvis Costello until 2002.

PS. I like this version of the 'Kate' family most. My middle name is Caitlin, though, so maybe I'm biased. Would totally use it if I ever needed to change my name.

-- vattenkvinna 4/11/2007

Pronounced Kah tch.

-- AngelicGE 9/27/2007

Cáit is also pronounced KAWTCH in Ireland.

-- Ailis 9/12/2009

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