The girl's name Addison \a-ddi-son\, also used as boy's name Addison, is pronounced AD-ih-sun. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of Adam". Surname used as a given name.

Addison has 4 variant forms: Addeson, Addyson, Adison and Adisson.

ORIGIN
Old English

MEANING
Adam's son

A surname that originated from a personal name derived from Addie or Adie which was a pet form of Adam during the Middle Ages. Sporadically used during the late 19th century, it faded from use until 1986. More popular as a girl's name, especially when connected to Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, the "Grey's Anatomy" character.

VARIATIONS
Addy Adamina Aden Addison Adrian

ALTERNATIVES
Addisyn Adyson Addisen Adison Adyson Addisson Adisen Adisynne Addeson Addyson Adysen Adison

NICKNAMES
Addie

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