Addison (name)

For other uses, see Addison.

Addison is an Old English given name whose etymological meaning is "son of Adam." Variants include Adisson, Adison, Addisyn, Addyson, Addeson, and Adyson.[1]

Addison is also a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of Addie", a Scottish Lowlands nickname for Adam. [2]

People with the name Addison include:

Given name

Addison
Pronunciation /ˈædsən/ AD-ə-sən
Gender Unisex
Language(s) Old English
Origin
Meaning "Son of Adam"

Surname

Addison
Family name
Pronunciation AD-ih-sun
Region of origin Scotland

Nickname

Fictional

References

  1. "Addison - Name Meaning and Origin". thinkbabynames.com. Archived from the original on 11 January 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-09.
  2. "Addison Surname Origin". searchforancestors.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-09.
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