name

Addie

Addie (name) means a diminutive of the female given names Adele, Adeline, Adelaide, or Addison or other names beginning with Ad-.

name

A diminutive of the female given names Adele, Adeline, Adelaide, or Addison or other names beginning with Ad-.

A diminutive of the male given names Adam or Adrian or other names beginning with Ad-.

A surname.

A place name from the diminutive or surname: An unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States.

A place name from the diminutive or surname: A township in Griggs County, North Dakota, United States.

noun

slang Adderall, especially when used as a cognitive enhancer or recreational drug.

"“Just popped an Addie, so I’m good to go” — this sort of pretest attitude has become pervasive. Conversations with several students suggested Adderall was always available, costing from $2 to $5 a pill." — (2013)

Word forms

Addies plural, Addies plural, Addies plural

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Etymology

Diminutives formed with -ie.

Rhymes for Addie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Addie” mean?

The word “Addie” means a diminutive of the female given names Adele, Adeline, Adelaide, or Addison or other names beginning with Ad-.

What part of speech is “Addie”?

Depending on how it is used, “Addie” can be a name and a noun.

How many meanings does “Addie” have?

“Addie” has 6 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a diminutive of the female given names Adele, Adeline, Adelaide, or Addison or other names beginning with Ad-.

What is the meaning of Addie?

"Addie" (name) means a diminutive of the female given names Adele, Adeline, Adelaide, or Addison or other names beginning with Ad-.