Cam is usually a nickname for Cameron — or Camden, Camilo, Campbell, Campion, etc. — but it's becoming increasingly popular as a given name on its own. Just like Cameron, the name is common for both boys and girls, though you'll see it associated with baby boys more frequently. Cam has Scottish origins and a silly meaning, and it's a name you might associate with several professional athletes.
Cam is derived from Cameron, which is derived from the Scottish nickname “cam sròn.” It was given to people who had crooked noses. Choose Cam to honor your Scottish heritage or to honor your passion for famous athletes like Cam Newton or Cam Akers. Because of its meaning, Cam can also symbolize a crooked or unusual nose, or you may see it as a symbol of imperfection.
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Nicknames for Cam
The baby name Cam evokes images of someone who is outgoing yet sensitive. Below, we've compiled a list of suggestions for nicknaming the Cam in your life. Feel free to choose one, or create your own, that speaks to their individuality and personality.
- Cammy
- CeeCee
- Cee
- Cameron
- Cally
Cam Name Details
Style: Traditional
Gender: Neutral
Pronunciation: KAM
Syllables: One
Cam Name Popularity
According to the Social Security Administration, Cam has never been a top 1,000 baby name in the United States.
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Related Names for Cam
Great Middle Names for Cam and Their Meanings
- Thomas (twin)
- Nicholas (people of victory)
- Augustus (great, magnificent)
- Theodore (gift of God)
- Silas (forest)
- Oliver (olive tree)
- Henry (ruler of the house)
- Owen (young warrior)
- Tobias (God is good)
Famous People Named Cam
- Cam Newton (football player)
- Cam Reddish (basketball player)
- Cam Woolley (traffic reporter and police officer)
- Cam Akers (football player)
- Cam Neely (hockey player and executive)
- Cam Gigandet (actor)
Cam in Popular Culture
- Cam (character in the “Fallen” book series by Lauren Kate)
- Cam Buckland (character from the “Dungeons and Dragons” franchise)
- Cam Mitchell (character on the TV show “Mako Mermaids”)
- Cam Fisher (character in “The Clique” book series by Lisi Harrison)
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