ThinkabaraCameron: meaning and origin
Cameron
“Crooked nose”
- Gender
- 🧒 Unisex
- Origin
- 🏴 Scottish
- Letters · syllables
- 7 · 3
- Starts with
- C
About the name Cameron
Cameron is a girl or a boy’s name from the Scottish tradition. Its meaning is “crooked nose”. Names from Scottish Gaelic and Scottish places and clans — like Isla, Logan, Callum and Ainsley.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Scottish names
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Angus 👦One strength · Scottish
- Callum 👦Dove; from Saint Columba · Scottish
- Duncan 👦Dark warrior · Scottish
- Fiona 👧Fair, white · Scottish
- Graham 👦Gravelly homestead · Scottish
- Ian 👦God is gracious; the Scottish form of John · Scottish
- Isla 👧Island; from the Scottish island of Islay · Scottish
- Knox 👦Round hill · Scottish
- Logan 👦Little hollow · Scottish
- Paisley 👧From the Scottish town of Paisley; also the swirly pattern · Scottish
Sibling name ideas (Scottish, girls and boys)
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Angus 👦One strength · Scottish
- Callum 👦Dove; from Saint Columba · Scottish
- Duncan 👦Dark warrior · Scottish
- Fiona 👧Fair, white · Scottish
- Graham 👦Gravelly homestead · Scottish
- Ian 👦God is gracious; the Scottish form of John · Scottish
- Isla 👧Island; from the Scottish island of Islay · Scottish
More unisex names starting with C
Questions and answers
What does the name Cameron mean?
Cameron is a name of Scottish origin. It means: crooked nose.
Is Cameron a boy or girl name?
Cameron is used for both girls and boys in the US.
How many syllables does Cameron have?
Cameron has 7 letters and about 3 syllables.