Cammy
Fact sheet
- Name
- Cammy
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Cammy is primarily a female name, but it can also be a male name, regarded as a diminutive of Camilla. This, in turn, is a feminine variant of the ancient Roman name Camillus. The first name can be translated as 'the servant', with the term temple servant also used in the past. Additionally, it can also mean 'the noble' or, more loosely interpreted, 'the free-born'.
What does the name Cammy mean?
The name Cammy, which is primarily considered female, is often regarded as a diminutive of Camilla, a feminine form of the Roman name Camillus. Its translation is 'the servant', which can also encompass 'temple servant', as well as 'the noble' or, more broadly, 'the free-born'. The origin lies in Latin and derives from the word camillus, meaning 'the altar boy', 'the acolyte', or 'the minor' or 'the noble-born'. Additionally, Cammy is occasionally seen as a pet form of other names that start with 'Cam-', such as Cameron. Variants include Camille, Camila, Camile, Camilia, Camielle, Kamillia, Kamile, Kamilia, and Kamilla. Pet forms and diminutives are Cami, Camy, Camie, Cammie, Camita, and Camyle.
Where does the name Cammy come from?
Cammy is a female first name with Latin origins and means 'the servant'. The Latin
How do you pronounce Cammy?
Kämmi
When is the name day of Cammy?
The name day for Cammy is celebrated on March 3 and July 14.
Popularity
Cammy is a rather rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 2,348th place. In the last ten years, Cammy has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, resulting in a 10-year statistic ranking of 8,310th. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,669th.
Famous people
- Cammy (character from the video game series Street Fighter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Cammy
What is the origin of the name Cammy?
Cammy is a female first name with Latin origins. It derives from the word 'camillus', which originally meant 'altar boy' or 'noble-born'.
What does the name Cammy mean?
The name Cammy is often regarded as a diminutive of Camilla and means 'the servant' or 'the noble'.
How popular is the name Cammy?
Cammy is popular as a modern name in some countries, especially in the English-speaking world, but it is not among the most common names.