Addison name meaning
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in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Addison mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- 16 people from the United States and Canada agree the name Addison is of English origin and means "Son of Adam".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Addison means "Child of Adam".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Addison means "Gift of God/the lord" and is of Anglo-Saxon origin.
- According to 3 people from New York, U.S., the name Addison is of English / African American origin and means "Gift of the lord".
- A user from Australia says the name Addison means "Gift from god".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Addison means "Gift of sweetness" and is of Spanish origin.
- A submission from Michigan, U.S. says the name Addison means "Gift of angles".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Addison means "Sweet,kind,beautiful,and graceful".
- According to a user from Alabama, U.S., the name Addison means "A kind friend".
- A user from Ohio, U.S. says the name Addison is of American origin and means "A GREAT KID".
A patronymic surname from a medieval diminutive form of Adam + -son.
- A surname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname popular in the 2000s, following Alison and Madison.
- A place name, including:
- A town in Vermont, United States, named after the poet Joseph Addison.
Notable Persons Named Addison
Notable Persons Named Addison
Addison Timlin is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2005 to present. Addison was given the name Addison Jayne Timlin on June 29th, 1991 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Addison is also known as Timlin and Addison Jayne (full name).
Addison Montgomery is an obstetrician-gynecologist at seaside health & wellness, fetal, neonatal surgeon at st. ambrose hospital, obstetrician-gynecologist at oceanside wellness group, neonatal surgeon at seattle grace hospital, obstetrics, gynaecology, fetal surgery, and neonato.
Addison Russell is a baseball player for the Chicago Cubs. Addison was born on January 23rd, 1994 in Pace, Florida.
Addison Mizner was an architect. Addison was born on December 12th, 1872 in Benicia, California. He died on February 5th, 1933.
Addison Reed is a baseball player for the New York Mets. Addison was born on December 27th, 1988 in Montclair, California.
Addison Richards was a film and television actor. He was most prominent from 1933 to 1964. Addison was given the name Addison Whitaker Richards, Jr. on October 20th, 1902 in Zanesville, Ohio, U.S. He passed away on March 22nd, 1964.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Addison
Notable Persons With the Last Name Addison
Chris Addison is an observational, satire, and observational comedy comedian. Chris was given the name Christopher David Addison on November 5th, 1971 in Cardiff, Wales.
Joseph Addison was a writer and politician. Joseph was born on May 1st, 1672 in Milston, Wiltshire, England. He passed away on June 17th, 1719.
Thomas Addison was a physician. Thomas was born in 1793 in Longbenton, Northumberland, England. He breathed his last breath on June 29th, 1860.
John Addison was a composer. John was given the name John Mervyn Addison on March 16th, 1920 in Chobham. He left this life on December 7th, 1998.
Robyn was born Robyn Addison in 1985 in Belper.
Bralon Addison is a football player. Bralon was born in Missouri City, Texas.
- Mario AddisonFootball Player
- The Viscount AddisonOffice Holder
- Linda D. Addison
- William Wilkinson AddisonHistorian
- William Robert Fountaine AddisonMilitary Person
- Edward Barker Addison
- Lucy AddisonTeacher
- Henry AddisonMilitary Person
- Gulston AddisonPresident of Fort St George
- George Henry Male Addison
- Lily Addison
- John Addison
- Laura Addison
- Walter Dulany Addison
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Addison | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 50.75% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 42.95% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.50% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.14% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.36% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.30% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Addison
People with the last name Addison are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Addison
| #20 | Girl Name of the 2010s |
| #50 | Girl Name of the 2000s |
| #6 | Modern Girl Names |
| #45 | Unisex Names |
| #15 | Girl Names Unique to the Rockies |