Camryn

#28 in South Dakota

Meaning of Camryn

Camryn bursts onto the scene with Scottish roots and Latin zest—a spirited, feminine spin on Cameron, the old Highland surname once meaning “crooked nose,” now redefined as straight-up confidence. Fueled by actresses like Camryn Manheim and Camryn Grimes, it rocketed up U.S. baby charts faster than a salsa beat, and parents adore the playful “y” that softens its strong frame like a Caribbean breeze. In Spanish-speaking circles it slips off the tongue as Cam-rin, crisp and bright, perfect for shouted fútbol cheers or whispered lullabies. The name hints at a niña who sees el mundo como un escenario— the world as her stage—ready to dance, dream, and lead. From surname to spotlight, Camryn wraps a little girl in courage and charm, inviting her to write her own epic, one bold paso at a time.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as KAM-rin (/ˈkæmrɪn/)

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Notable People Named Camryn

Camryn Rogers is a Canadian hammer thrower who won 2024 Olympic gold and two world titles, becoming the first Canadian woman to achieve those feats and the first in 96 years to win Olympic track and field gold for Canada.
Camryn Manheim is an American actress known for The Practice, Ghost Whisperer, Person of Interest, Stumptown, and for playing Gladys Presley in the miniseries Elvis.
Camryn Bynum is an American football safety for the Indianapolis Colts who played for the California Golden Bears and was a 2021 fourth round pick by the Minnesota Vikings.
Camryn Garrett is an American writer featured in Rookie and MTV who published her debut novel Full Disclosure in 2019.
Camryn Grimes is an American actress.
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