Campbell

Campbell as a name

Campbell is a surname that originated in Scotland, and it is also used as a given name. It is derived from the Gaelic words “cam” and “beul”, which mean “crooked mouth” or “wry mouth”.

As a given name, Campbell is more commonly used for boys than for girls. It can be a strong and distinctive choice for a baby name, with a hint of Scottish heritage.

Famous people with the first name Campbell include Campbell Brown (American journalist), Campbell Scott (American actor), and Campbell McGrath (American poet). The name has also been used in popular culture, such as in the song “By the Rivers of Babylon” by The Melodians, which includes the lyric “By the rivers of Babylon, where we sat down, and there we wept when we remembered Zion. For the wicked carried us away captivity, Required from us a song, Now how shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?” Campbell is mentioned in the following line: “Let the words of our mouth and the meditation of our heart be acceptable in thy sight, here tonight.”