Cami

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"Kamel's flower"
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Cami Origin and Meaning

The name Cami is a girl's name.

Cami is a feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of names like Camille, Camila, or Cameron. With Latin roots, it relates to 'ceremonial attendant' through its connection to Camille/Camila. Cami gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward shorter, more informal names. Its brevity makes it appealing to parents seeking modern simplicity, while its connection to longer traditional names provides historical depth. The name has a light, friendly quality with international appeal, recognized across multiple language backgrounds. While not typically among the top-ranked names, Cami maintains steady usage as both a nickname and independent name, appreciated for its unpretentious charm and contemporary feel.

# 989 in the US

Cami Rank in US Top 1000

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Famous People Named Cami

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    Li (born Camila Figueras), Puerto Rican,American model and reality TV personality
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    American romance novelist
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    American singer,songwriter
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    American soccer player
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    American soccer player
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    American radio journalist
  • Cami Parker
    American sex worker and reality TV personality ("Cathouse")
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    American reality TV personality ("Laguna Beach")

The name Cami in Pop Culture

  • Camilla "Cami
    " character in "Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Free Throws" by Janette Rallison
  • Cami
    character on an episode of TV's "American Dad"
  • Cami
    short for "camisole," a women's undergarment

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