Addison
A surname meaning son of Adam, though parents today are drawn to its melodic similarity to Madison.
Meaning and origin
Addison originated as an English surname based on patronymic tradition, originally indicating a son of someone named Adam.
How to pronounce Addison
| English (US) | AD-i-sun /ˈædsən/ |
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