Cambria
Meaning of Cambria
Cambria traces its lineage to the Latin word for Wales, “Cambria,” itself a scholarly rendering of the Welsh “Cymru,” and that classical pedigree gives the name a quiet, old-world gravitas even as it sounds crisply modern. Because early cartographers and poets used Cambria to evoke the misty hills of the Welsh countryside, the name often carries associations with rugged coastlines and Celtic lore, yet it stays accessible thanks to its straightforward three-syllable rhythm: kam-BREE-uh. Beyond geography, Cambria surfaces in geology—think Cambrian rock strata—and in horticulture, where Cambria orchids are prized for vivid color, adding layers of natural imagery without straying into fantasy. In the United States, the name has hovered in the upper midrange of the Social Security charts for half a century, peaking at 695 in 2015 and holding steady near the 800 mark today, a pattern that signals familiarity without ubiquity. Overall, Cambria offers parents a cultured appellation rooted in Latin tradition, enriched by scientific and botanical echoes, and buffered from overuse by its steady, understated popularity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as kam-bree-uh (/kæmˈbriːə/)
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