Addison

Addison is an English surname-turned-given-name derived from the medieval patronymic meaning son of Adam, itself rooted in the Hebrew name Adam, traditionally interpreted as meaning man or earth. It gained recognition as a surname through the influential English essayist Joseph Addison, co-founder of The Spectator in the early eighteenth century. The name transferred into use as a given name, particularly in North America, where it became especially popular for girls from the late twentieth century onward. Related forms include Adison, Addyson, and the root name Adam.