McCambridge
Pronunciation: mÉ™-KAM-brij
Meaning
son of Caimbeul (Campbell)
Origin
Scottish Gaelic
History & Etymology
McCambridge is a surname of Scottish origin, specifically an Anglicized form of the Gaelic 'Mac Caimbeul'. The 'Mac' prefix means 'son of', and 'Caimbeul' is the Gaelic form of the surname Campbell. The name Campbell itself derives from the Gaelic 'cam' meaning 'crooked' and 'beul' meaning 'mouth', referring to someone with a crooked or wry mouth. Over time, the surname evolved and was adopted by various families, particularly in the Scottish Highlands and later in Ireland due to migration.
Famous People Named McCambridge
Alternative Spellings & Variants
- MacCambridge
- McCambrige
McCambridge in different fonts
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