Thoughts on Cameron

1A

My husband loves this name. I am warming to it. I don't love the meaning but I can get over that. I am in the trying it our in my head phase.

Is it really popular right now? Opinions? Big bros are Liam and Rhys.

Jags8

I know the meaning is strange, but I like the name itself. I think it would go really well with Liam and Rhys!

Helenahhandbasket

It's not hugely popular, but it's been pretty steady in the rankings for the last 20 or so years.  It seems it's hovering in the 50s and 60s.  I don't see it getting much more popular than that.

I like this name a lot!

plunderb

A fine name. I like that it has a cute nickname.

Popularity varies widely by state. It's a top-25 name in some states (NH, SC, ME, MS), but barely in the top 1,000 in others (AZ, WA, UT). Look up the ranking for your state if you want to get an idea of its popularity where you live: https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/state/index.html

jorkz821

I like it. What's the meaning?

Helenahhandbasket

plunderb said:

A fine name. I like that it has a cute nickname.

Popularity varies widely by state. It's a top-25 name in some states (NH, SC, ME, MS), but barely in the top 1,000 in others (AZ, WA, UT). Look up the ranking for your state if you want to get an idea of its popularity where you live: https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/state/index.html

@plunderb- gurl where you been?

naflmj

It is one of my all time favoirte names despite having some negative associations with Cameron's. It is more popular than I'd like but the only reason we aren't using it is because I don't want a Cam and a Graeme.

plus12012

I think it goes really well with your other son's names. I have to look up the meaning but I don't think that would be enough to keep me from using it.

1A

It mean "crooked nose" which is just weird.

Thanks for the ssa link- it was #18 here in NH. Liam was #4

I will practice calling him Cameron this week and see if I like it.

Xavier is my current favorite but everyone I talk to about is all what are you thinking. So I might be alone in my liking of it. Although dh likes it enough to put on our huge 14 name list.

sunnyday016

I like it, but I think that meaning is a turn off for me.

Helenahhandbasket

1A said:

It mean "crooked nose" which is just weird. Thanks for the ssa link- it was #18 here in NH. Liam was #4 I will practice calling him Cameron this week and see if I like it. Xavier is my current favorite but everyone I talk to about is all what are you thinking. So I might be alone in my liking of it. Although dh likes it enough to put on our huge 14 name list.

Wha?

Xavier is a gorgeous, underused saint's name.

ElyseF2014

I really like it.

macska3

Idani said:

It's alright for me.  I like your other sons names a lot better, but wouldn't side eye Cameron.

This.

naflmj

Your in NH too? I also have a Rhys

magsugar13

not a fan

Alyssa7012

I have a nephew named Cameron, so its ehhhh for me. Cameron is his middle name, but he goes by it and by the full version, no nicknames. Its ok, dh loves the name...not the fact his brother "stole it" from him...i couldnt care less haha

Fluffycakes

I think Cameron is great and I love the nn Cam.  It has been on my list.  

Of course, the crooked nose thing is pretty odd, but whatever.  

The one thing that I stumble on is being used as a girl name too, and that just bugs me!  

caramia582

Well I love Cameron because it is my DS's name and I LOVE that you are considering it for a boy

We have met some other Camerons, a couple boys and a couple girls.  To me it's weird on a girl, almost like hearing of a girl named Thomas or John.  It's in that sweet spot where it's familiar to everyone without being overused.  I love it and it suits our sweet boy.  I also think it will age fairly well.

Not a huge fan of Xavier, but again I am biased toward Cameron!  FWIW our other DS is Drew...

caramia582

Also, regarding the meaning, it doesn't necessarily mean the the bearer of the name has a crooked nose, but instead is believed to have originated from a nickname of one of the original members of the Scottish Cameron "clan".  

moonfaerie

I love Cameron for a boy.