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Name Origin

Cameron is a Scottish surname originating from the Gaelic words 'cam' meaning crooked and 'shron' meaning nose. It traditionally refers to someone who lived near a crooked hill or promontory.

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Famous People

Cameron Diaz (1972-)

Actress

  • Starred in films like 'The Mask', 'There's Something About Mary', and 'Charlie's Angels'
  • Won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy

Cameron Crowe (1967-)

Film director, screenwriter, producer

  • Directed acclaimed films like 'Say Anything...', 'Jerry Maguire', and 'Almost Famous'
  • Won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for 'Almost Famous'

Cameron Smith (1993-)

Professional golfer

  • Won the 2022 The Open Championship
  • Ranked as one of the top golfers in the world

Cameron Boyce (1999-2019)

Actor

  • Starred in Disney Channel shows like 'Jessie' and 'Descendants'
  • Recognized for his acting talent and activism

Similar Names

CamaronCamrynKamrynCameren

Sibling Names

Rowan

Both Cameron and Rowan are nature-inspired names with a modern and sophisticated feel.

Lachlan

Sharing Scottish origins, both names have strong, masculine energy and a similar rhythmic flow.

Isla

Offers a balanced pairing with Cameron – a strong masculine name complemented by a softer, elegant feminine counterpart.