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Kameron

“crooked nose”

About the name Kameron

Kameron is a modern spelling of Cameron, a Scottish surname and clan name. In the Highlands it comes from the Gaelic cam sròn, ‘crooked nose’, a nickname for an early chief; in the Lowlands the surname can also derive from a place name meaning ‘crooked hill’. The Clan Cameron, whose chiefs are styled Cameron of Lochiel, played a prominent part in the Jacobite risings. As a given name the spelling with K is used mainly for boys in the United States.

Meaning
crooked nose
Origin
Scottish
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
KAM-er-uhn(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

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Middle names for Kameron

  • Kameron James
  • Kameron Alexander
  • Kameron Michael
  • Kameron Eli
  • Kameron Daniel

Questions about Kameron

What does Kameron mean?
Kameron is a Scottish name meaning "crooked nose".
How do you pronounce Kameron?
Kameron is pronounced KAM-er-uhn, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Kameron?
Variants of Kameron include Cameron, Camron.

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