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Cambell

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Cambell: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2004.

Of Gaelic origin, Cambell is a variant spelling of Campbell, derived from the Scottish Gaelic *Caimbeul*, meaning "crooked mouth" – a nickname that likely referred to a wry or distinctive smile rather than any unflattering trait. The most famous bearers are the powerful Campbell clan, whose chiefs have included Archibald Campbell, the 8th Earl of Argyll, a key figure in 17th-century Scottish politics. The name also connects to the town of Campbelltown in Argyll, and to Campbeltown Loch. While Campbell is the dominant form in Scotland, the spelling Cambell has been given to a handful of babies each year since the 1970s, offering a slightly more streamlined version of this iconic surname-turned-first-name.