Scottish · Unisex name
Cameron
“crooked nose”
About the name Cameron
Cameron is a Scottish name derived from Gaelic ‘Camshron’, meaning ‘crooked nose’, from ‘cam’, crooked, and ‘sròn’, nose. It is the name of Clan Cameron, a Highland clan based in Lochaber, whose chiefs are known as Cameron of Lochiel. Cameron is used as both a first name and surname in Scotland and is given to boys and girls. Well-known bearers include the American actress Cameron Diaz and the former British Prime Minister David Cameron, who carries it as a surname.
- Meaning
- crooked nose
- Origin
- Scottish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- KAM-er-on(3 syl.)
Middle names for Cameron
- Cameron James
- Cameron Alexander
- Cameron Taylor
- Cameron Morgan
- Cameron Reese
Questions about Cameron
- What does Cameron mean?
- Cameron is a Scottish name meaning "crooked nose".
- How do you pronounce Cameron?
- Cameron is pronounced KAM-er-on, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Cameron?
- Variants of Cameron include Camron, Kameron.
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