Meaning: Crooked nose
The story
Cameron began as a descriptive Scottish surname formed from Gaelic words for crooked and nose. Today it is established as a given name for more than one gender; Cam is an easy short form.
Nicknames
- Cam
Spellings & variants
- Camryn
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Surname-style
- Works everywhere
Origins
Cameron comes from Scottish Gaelic and English.
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Surname of uncertain meaning
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White or fair warrior
Scottie
Affectionate form of Scott, associated with Scotland
Bowie
Yellow
Alana
Feminine form of Alan; older meaning uncertain
Gael
Probably referring to a Gaelic speaker
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