Cameron

Cameron derives from the Scottish Gaelic surname and clan name Camshròn, composed of the elements cam, meaning crooked or bent, and sròn, meaning nose, traditionally interpreted as a nickname for someone with a hooked or crooked nose. It was borne as a surname by the prominent Highland clan Cameron of Lochiel before transferring into use as a given name, a pattern common to many Scottish surnames. Its rise as a first name spread widely in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century and it is used for both males and females. Related forms include Camron and Kameron.