Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 07, 2024

Cameron

US Popularity Rank: 81

Origin: Scottish

Meaning: crooked nose

From Cameron Diaz to James Cameron, this gender-neutral name is definitely adaptable. A Scottish name meaning "crooked nose," it can be used for boys and girls and also as a surname. It comes from the name of a clan in the Scottish highlands that might have been inspired by a leader's facial features. Cameron could come from the word cam, meaning "bent, crooked," and srón, which means "nose." This name has rapidly risen in popularity in recent decades and has features high on the list of popular names for several years.

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