Cami
Fact sheet
- Name
- Cami
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Cami is a female first name that is considered the English short and pet form of Camilla. Camilla itself is the feminine form of the ancient Roman name Camillus. The meanings are 'the altar server', 'the young companion', as well as 'the noble one', and in a broader sense, 'the freeborn'.
What does the name Cami mean?
Cami, a girl's name, is the English abbreviation and pet form of Camilla, a feminine form of the Roman name Camillus. The name means 'the altar server', 'the young companion', and 'the noble one', or more broadly 'the freeborn'. It has its origins in Latin, derived from the word camillus, which means 'the altar server', 'the minor', and 'the noble-born'. Occasionally, Cami is also considered a diminutive of other names with the element 'Cam-', such as Cameron. The Catalan spelling Camí means 'the way'. There is a village in Mallorca called Santa María del Camí (Saint Mary of the Way). Variants include Camille, Camila, Camile, Camilia, Camielle, Kamillia, Kamile, Kamilia, and Kamilla. Short and pet forms are Camy, Cammy, Camie, Cammie, Camita, and Camyle.
Where does the name Cami come from?
The name Cami originates from Latin and means 'the altar server'. The word is derived from camillus, which stands for 'the altar server', 'the minor', and 'the noble-born'. The language is English.
How do you pronounce Cami?
The pronunciation of Cami is soft and two-syllable. The name sounds like 'Ka-mi' [ˈkami] or in English [ˈkæmi]. The open initial vowel provides a clear and friendly sound. The bright ending '-mi' gives the name a lightness in its conclusion. Cami thus appears modern and uncomplicated – lively, approachable, and sonically harmonious.
When is the name day of Cami?
Cami celebrates her name day on March 3 and July 14.
Popularity
In Germany, Cami enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,723rd among the most common female first names. The best placement was achieved in 2022 with rank 2,235. In the last ten years, Cami has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,465th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,630th.
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Famous people
- Cami Dalton (American author)
Frequently asked questions about the name Cami
Where does the name Cami come from?
The name Cami has its origins in Latin and is derived from 'camillus', which means 'the altar server' or 'the noble-born'.
What does the name Cami mean?
Cami is a short form and pet name of Camilla and means 'the altar server', 'the young companion', and 'the noble one'.
How popular is the name Cami?
Cami is gaining popularity in various countries, especially as a modern and fresh name for girls.