Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Camryn

Camryn is an Americanized version of the Gaelic name Cameron. Both Cameron and Camryn are considered unisex names in the United States. Cameron originated as a medieval Highland Scottish surname and is derived from the Gaelic words “cam” and “sròn” which playfully translates to the nickname “crooked nose”. The Highland Cameron family was renowned for their courage and ingenuity, and their clan motto is a Gaelic phrase meaning “unite.” The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Adam de Kamerun dated in the 13th century. In the Lowlands of Scotland, the Cameron clansmen are thought to have a territorial origin from the lands of Cameron near Edinburgh. Cameron has been used as a male given name for over a century, but morphed into a gender-neutral name over time. As the name gained popularity in the United States, reinvented versions of the name began to emerge – Camryn is one example of this.

All About the Baby Name – Camryn

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME CAMRYN

The number 11 is a Master Number, and embodies heightened traits of the Two. This personality is on a life journey to find spiritual truth. They are extremely idealistic and intuitive. Elevens have a rare and exceptional spiritual energy that brings a sense of obligation to illuminate the world around them. It's a very powerful responsibility, but these people have far more potential than they know. It's important that they surrender to higher ideals. They have the capacity to see the bigger picture, and they possess the skills to inspire others spiritually. Elevens have strong diplomatic skills and can become great peacemakers. Master numbers can be both a blessing and a curse, as they walk the fine line between greatness and the potential for self-destruction.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME CAMRYN

Camryn (like Cameron) is a unisex name in America. It developed as a given name recently in 1997 and may have been influenced by the popular actress Camryn Manheim who just won an Emmy for her performance on “The Practice” in 1998. Unlike Cameron which would be considered a three-syllable name (i.e., KAM-er-әn), Camryn reduces this sound down to a snappier two syllables (KAM-rin). It serves to simplify the name and Americanize an old Scottish charmer. It’s like taking Katherine and turning it into Kathryn. And we have to admit, the “-ryn” suffix really gives this spelling a feminine flair. Not surprisingly, it is far more popular for little girls versus little boys. We prefer Cameron for boys and Camryn for girls. It just seems to fit better. Both are cool sounding names, strong and androgynous but full of happy, playful character (must have something to do with that crooked nose!).

Quick Facts

ON CAMRYN

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

978

PRONUNCIATION:

KAM-rin

SIMPLE MEANING:

Crooked nose

Characteristics

OF CAMRYN

Inspirational

Highly Intuitive

Spiritual Teacher

Extremely Bright

Uplifting

Truth-seeker

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Camryn

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME CAMRYN

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Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME CAMRYN

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Popular Songs

ON CAMRYN

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Famous People

NAMED CAMRYN

Camryn Manheim (actress)
Camryn Manheim (actress)
Camryn Manheim (actress)

Children of Famous People

NAMED CAMRYN

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME CAMRYN

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