Irish girl name
Caoilfhionn Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Caoilfhionn means slender and fair. From the Irish caol, slender, and fionn, fair
Caoilfhionn is a lovely traditional Irish name that joins caol, meaning slender, with fionn, meaning fair. It has several anglicised forms, with Keelin being the simplest to say and spell. The spelling Caoilfhionn is long and daunting, but the sound is only two syllables, KEE-lin. It is a name that has been used since the early medieval period and has recently seen a revival. It suits those who want a truly Gaelic name with a graceful meaning, and who do not mind guiding others through the spelling.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Caoilfhionn
KeelinKealinCaoilfhinn
Caoilfhionn popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2024 Caoilfhionn ranked #871 in Ireland (3 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Caoilfhionn mean?
Caoilfhionn means "slender and fair". From the Irish caol, slender, and fionn, fair.
How do you pronounce Caoilfhionn?
Caoilfhionn is pronounced KEE-lin.
What is the origin of Caoilfhionn?
Caoilfhionn is of Irish origin. From the Irish caol, slender, and fionn, fair.