Camryn

How to say it

ˈkæm.rɪn

What it means

A feminine respelling of Cameron, a Scottish surname meaning 'crooked nose.'

Camryn is a girls' respelling of Cameron, a Scottish clan name from the Gaelic cam sron, literally 'crooked nose,' an unflattering root the name long ago outgrew. The Y spelling reads distinctly female and modern. Actress Camryn Manheim helped it along. Cam is the short. Said KAM-rin.

How to spell Camryn

The standard spelling is Camryn. Common variants include Cameron, Camron, Kamryn, but Camryn is the most widely used form.

Heads-up notes

• Nickname

  Cam.

• Spelling

  A feminine respelling of Cameron.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Camryn Manheim American actress known for the legal drama The Practice

Spelling variants

• Cameron
• Camron
• Kamryn

Names with the same feeling

• Cameron Crooked nose
• Emery Industrious ruler
• Harlow Army hill
• Quinn Descendant of Conn
• Rowan Little red one, rowan tree

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Common questions

What does the name Camryn mean?

A feminine respelling of Cameron, a Scottish surname meaning 'crooked nose.'

What does Camryn mean in Scottish?

In Scottish, Camryn means "Crooked nose." Camryn is a girls' respelling of Cameron, a Scottish clan name from the Gaelic cam sron, literally 'crooked nose,' an unflattering root the name long ago outgrew. The Y spelling reads distinctly female and modern. Actress Camryn Manheim helped it along. Cam is the short. Said KAM-rin.

How do you pronounce Camryn?

Camryn is pronounced ˈkæm.rɪn. Say it as CAM-ryn, with the stress on the "cam" syllable.

How do you spell Camryn?

The standard spelling is Camryn. Common spelling variants include Cameron, Camron, Kamryn.

Is Camryn a boy or girl name?

Camryn is traditionally a feminine name.

How popular is the name Camryn?

Camryn ranked #477 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.