cameron

cameron — noun

1. a first name for boys, or a family name (surname) of Scottish origin.

1.noun
Definition

a first name for boys, or a family name (surname) of Scottish origin.

Example

Cameron moved to Taipei last year to teach English.

My neighbor Cameron just adopted a small black dog.

given name in everyday introduction

Usage Note

Cameron is used both as a given name and as a surname. It has no lexical meaning in English — it identifies a person rather than describing an object or action. Well-known bearers include British prime minister David Cameron and filmmaker James Cameron.

Etymology

GaelicScottishEnglish

Cameron is a Scottish surname from the Gaelic cam ('crooked, bent') and sròn ('nose' or 'hill'), referring to a person with a crooked nose or a bent hill. It became established as a given name in the 20th century.