Campbell Name Meaning & Origin
Campbell
Pronunciation: KAM-bəl (key)
Origin of the name Campbell:
Transferred use of the Scottish surname originating from the Gaelic nickname cam béul (crooked mouth). The name is borne by a famous Highland clan.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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