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How to pronounce Cameron (KAM-ron)

Cameron

KAM-ron

Kamron

Scottish origin meaning crooked nose. Usually pronounced as two syllables in Australia, dropping the middle 'e'. Often shortened to Cam.

Notes

Scottish origin meaning crooked nose. Usually pronounced as two syllables in Australia, dropping the middle 'e'. Often shortened to Cam.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Meaning
crooked nose (from cam + sròn)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Cam
  • Cammo
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Popularity

Originally a Scottish surname; used for both genders.

Notable people

  • Cameron Diaz (American actress)

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