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The boy's name Addison \a-ddi-

, also used as girl'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. The surname was derived from Addie or Adie, a medieval (and occasional modern) pet form of Adam. The English poet and essayist Joseph Addison was popular and influential through the 18th century.

Addison has 6 variant forms: Ad, Addeson, Addie, Addy, Adison and Adisson.

Baby names that sound like Addison are Eddison and Edison.

Addison is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1872 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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