Addison (name)

Addison (name)

Addison is an Old English given name whose etymological meaning is "son of Adam." Variants include Adisson, Adison, Addisyn, Addyson and Addeson.

Addison is also a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of Addie", a Scottish Lowlands nickname for Adam.

People with the name Addison include:

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Famous quotes containing the word addison:

    If we may believe our logicians, man is distinguished from all other creatures by the faculty of laughter. He has a heart capable of mirth, and naturally disposed to it.
    —Joseph Addison (1672–1719)