Camden

Camden is a toponym used for multiple places in the United Kingdom and the United States. The name comes from Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden, an 18th‑century British attorney and politician, and was widely used for towns, counties, and districts established during the British and early American periods.

In the United Kingdom, Camden refers to the London Borough of Camden, an inner London borough in central-north London. It contains neighborhoods such as Camden Town and Bloomsbury, and is home to cultural institutions including the British Museum. The area is densely populated and serves as a hub for transport, education, and nightlife.

In the United States, Camden is the name of several municipalities and counties. Notable examples include Camden, Arkansas, a small city in Ouachita County; Camden, New Jersey, a city on the Delaware River opposite Philadelphia; and Camden County, New Jersey, which surrounds the city. Other Camdens include Camden, North Carolina, the county seat of Camden County, on the coast of the Albemarle Sound, and Camden, Maine, a coastal town in Knox County known for its harbor and nearby Camden Hills State Park.

Across contexts, Camden has appeared in historical and contemporary naming for administrative regions, localities, and neighborhoods, reflecting its colonial-era influence and continued usage in English-speaking countries.