The name Addison comes from an English surname meaning "son of Adam".
The surname is derived from Addie (Adie), a medieval pet form of Adam.
Famous bearers
Bearers include Addison Mizner (1872 - 1933), an American male architect;
Addison Richards (1887 - 1964), an American male actor;
Ernest Addison Moody (1903 - 1975), an American male philosopher, medievalist, and scientist.
