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Cammie

Male

« Cammie is a unique American girls' name, created by combining Cameron (Scottish for 'crooked nose') and Amelia (Latin for 'to strive'). It was popularized in the late 19th century through author L.M. Montgomery's "Anne of Avonlea" series, where Cammie is a lively friend of Anne Shirley. Despite its rarity today, it carries associations with independence and mischief due to the fictional character. »

#25577 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Cammie is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It is believed to have been created by combining the names Cameron and Amelia. The name Cameron has Scottish roots and means "crooked nose," while Amelia, which has Latin origins, means "rival" or "to strive." Therefore, the combined name Cammie could be interpreted as meaning "striving with a crooked nose." The name Cammie is thought to have been popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by author L.M. Montgomery, who used it for one of the characters in her famous series of books, "Anne of Avonlea." In these stories, Cammie is a friend of Anne Shirley, the main character, and is described as being a mischievous and lively young girl. Today, Cammie remains a relatively uncommon name, but it continues to be used by parents who are looking for a unique and memorable name for their daughters. It is often associated with a strong-willed and independent personality, due in part to the character of Cammie in the Anne of Avonlea series. However, there is no evidence to suggest that people named Cammie possess any particular traits or characteristics based on their name alone. As with any name, the meaning and significance of Cammie will depend largely on the individual who bears it.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Cammie since 1880

Total births
28
Total since 1880
Peak year
1963
7 births
in 1963
7
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years