Cameo

Cameo meaning and name origin

Cameo \c(a)-meo\ as a girl's name is pronounced KAM-ee-0. It is of Italian and Middle French origin, and the meaning of Cameo is "skin". From Italian "cammeo" (probably of Oriental origin) which refers to a gem portrait carved in relief. May be used to refer to a child that is small but perfectly formed.

Cameo has 1 variant form: Cammeo.

For more information, see also the related name Kamea.

Baby names that sound like Cameo are Kameo, Cami, Cammy, Cammi, Camia, Cama and Cam.

View a list of the 2 names that reference Cameo.

Popularity of Cameo

Cameo is not a popular first name for women and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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