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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.

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