Cairn

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Scottish
"mound of rocks"

Cairn Origin and Meaning

The name Cairn is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "mound of rocks".

In Scotland, a cairn is a heap of stones placed as a memorial or to support a beacon. This gives the name a rugged, timeless quality that is very appealing at present.

Cairn in Pop Culture

  • Cairns are used to denote hiking trails.
  • Cairn Terrierdog breed similar to West Highland White Terrier