Gatlyn is an uncommon, unique first name of Welsh origin. It is derived from the Welsh masculine name Cadwyn, which means "battle" or "strife." The 'Cad' prefix in Welsh names often denotes strength and courage. Gatlyn is a unisex name that has gained some popularity in recent years as parents seek distinctive names for their children. Its pronunciation is typically /GAT-lin/. There are no known variations of Gatlyn, but it can be shortened to Gat or Lyn.
The name Gatlyn experienced varied popularity over the years, peaking with 24 births in 2020 and dropping to a low of 5 births each in 2005 and 2009. Overall, there were 222 births between 2005 and 2023.