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Addison

Pronunciation: A-di-sən (key)

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Origin of the name Addison:

Transferred use of the surname derived from the Middle English Addisone (son of Addy).

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The name Addison is #9 on the list of top 100 cool baby girl names in the baby name book "Cool Names" by Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz.

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So my 3 year old daughter's name is Adyson. It is a unique name that I haven't heard very often. I fell in love more with the spelling than the name at first. When I first thought of it I tried different ways to spell it. I was looking for unique without being over the top. At first I cringed when anybody called her Ady but now it fits. I mostly call her Adyson but most of our family and friends call her Ady. Not only did I end up falling in love with the name but the way it went with her middle name. Adyson Marianna. It's strong yet femine.

Nicknames for Addison: | Edit

Addie, Addy, Addi, Ads

Meanings and history of the name Addison: | Edit

Addison is an English surname meaning "son of Adam".

Addison's disease is a rare endocrine disease. John F. Kennedy suffered from it.

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Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery of ''Grey's Anatomy'' and ''Private Practice''
Addison Corday, ex prostitute and victim of serial killer, in Saw ". Kinda ruins it for me.

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