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Edison

Pronunciation: EHD-i-sən (key)

Origin of the name Edison:

Transferred use of the English surname meaning “Eadie’s son, Edie’s son.” Eadie and Edie are obsolete Old English names derived from ēad (prosperity, wealth). Short: Ed. Pet: Eddie, Eddy.

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