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Cameron
KAM-ruhn
Cameron (name) means a Scottish surname, later used widely as a unisex given name. Example: “Cameron works as an architect in Glasgow.”
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A Scottish surname, later used widely as a unisex given name.
"Cameron works as an architect in Glasgow."
How to use Cameron
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Scottish surname now common as a first name for both men and women.
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic Camshròn, from cam ("crooked, bent") and sròn ("nose").
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What does “Cameron” mean?
The word “Cameron” means a Scottish surname, later used widely as a unisex given name. In plain terms, a Scottish surname now common as a first name for both men and women.
How do you pronounce “Cameron”?
“Cameron” is pronounced KAM-ruhn (/ˈkæm(ə)ɹən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cameron” in a sentence?
Here is “Cameron” used in a sentence: “Cameron works as an architect in Glasgow.”
What part of speech is “Cameron”?
“Cameron” is a name.
Where does the word “Cameron” come from?
The word “Cameron” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic Camshròn, from cam ("crooked, bent") and sròn ("nose").
Is “Cameron” a common word?
“Cameron” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Cameron a boy's name or a girl's name?
Cameron is a unisex given name, used for both boys and girls. It began as a Scottish surname before becoming popular as a first name, and today it is given to children of any gender.
Is Cameron more common as a first name or a surname?
Cameron originated as a Scottish surname and is still widely used as a family name. Over time it also became common as a given name, so you will encounter Cameron in both positions today.
Is Cameron a Scottish name?
Yes, Cameron began as a Scottish surname before spreading into wider use as a given name. Its roots are in Scotland, though it is now used across the English-speaking world.
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