Addison

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A surname that originated from a personal name derived from Addie or Adie which was a pet form of Adam during the Middle Ages. Sporadically used during the late 19th century, it faded from use until 1986. More popular as a girl's name, especially when connected to Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, the "Grey's Anatomy" character.

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Popularity: Girls: Ranked #14 in 2012; See More Popularity Rankings

Origin: Old English; English

Gender: Unisex

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Variations: Adamina +; Submitted by: caitlynsbattl1
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Addi +; Addison +; Addy +; Submitted by: country_girl0912
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Addyson +; Aden +; Adrian +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Addeson +; Addisen +; Addisson +; Addisyn +; Addyson +; Adisen +; Adison +; Adison +; Adisynne +; Adysen +; Adyson +; Adyson +; Add an Alternative

Nicknames: Submitted by: country_girl0912
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Addey +; Addie +; Submitted by: benjalena1
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Personality: Strong willed; Add a Personality Trait

Famous Addisons: Addison Montgomery (fictional); Add a Famous Addison

Sibling Name Ideas: Submitted by: margh95
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Madison +; Submitted by: benjalena1
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Mckenna +; Submitted by: jlrosborough
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