Meaning: Son of Adam
The story
Addison began as an English surname meaning son of Adam. It developed into a given name for both sexes, with its modern feminine use helped by the similar sound of Madison.
Nicknames
- Addie
- Addy
Spellings & variants
- Addisyn
- Addyson
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Addison comes from English.
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