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Cameron

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Scottish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkæm.ɹən/(English)
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Meaning & History

Means "crooked nose" from Gaelic cam "crooked" and sròn "nose".

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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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