Origin of Name of Campbell

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There are various theories re the origin of the name "Campbell"; usually accepted now is that it comes from the Gaelic "CAM BEUL" meaning "Crooked Mouth" - the nickname of Sir Colin Mor's grandfather.

The version that gives to it a Norman origin - "De Campo Bello" - can be ignored.

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