What does the name Campbell mean?

Campbell means "crooked mouth." It is of Scottish origin.

Is Campbell a boy or girl name?

Campbell is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

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Campbell

Q: What is the origin of the name Campbell?

Campbell is of Scottish origin. A prominent Scottish clan surname meaning 'crooked mouth' in Gaelic. As a given name it carries aristocratic and literary connotations.

Campbell is a unisex name of Scottish origin meaning “crooked mouth.”

pronunciation

KAM-bel

meaning & origin

The name Campbell means “crooked mouth.” It comes from the Scottish language tradition.

A prominent Scottish clan surname meaning 'crooked mouth' in Gaelic. As a given name it carries aristocratic and literary connotations.

famous people named Campbell

Campbell Scott
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