name
Uncommon
Addison
A-dih-suhn
Addison (name) means a surname and, in modern use, a popular given name for both sexes, also the name of several towns in the United States. Example: “Addison became one of the most popular girls' names in the 2000s.”
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A surname and, in modern use, a popular given name for both sexes, also the name of several towns in the United States.
"Addison became one of the most popular girls' names in the 2000s."
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Etymology
A patronymic surname from a medieval diminutive of Adam + -son.
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What does “Addison” mean?
The word “Addison” means a surname and, in modern use, a popular given name for both sexes, also the name of several towns in the United States.
How do you pronounce “Addison”?
“Addison” is pronounced A-dih-suhn ([ˈæɾɪsən] in IPA).
How do you use “Addison” in a sentence?
Here is “Addison” used in a sentence: “Addison became one of the most popular girls' names in the 2000s.”
What part of speech is “Addison”?
“Addison” is a name.
Is “Addison” a common word?
“Addison” is an uncommon word in modern English.
