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Comments for ADDISON:
Addison Dewitt is the acid theater critic in 'All About Eve.'-- alberto 2/22/2005
This is also a short form of Madison.-- mariej2 5/24/2005
Hahaha! Addison and Madison are the same length, that isn't short!-- stuckonstupid 10/3/2006
I find Addison a nice name. When someone I knew named their daughter this, I was confused by why someone would name their kid Addison because all I could think of was Addison's Disease. It has, however, grown on me.-- TriwizardChamp3 2/1/2006
I don't particularly like this name for women; I love it for men however. It's a cool name without being overused. The name Addison will always remind me of a friend of my brother's that everyone calls Captain Addison.-- Anonymous User 3/19/2006
I have only known of one little boy with this name. I would use this name for a boy, not a girl, it is very masculine and strong sounding.-- Anonymous User 4/30/2006
This is such a great boys name. I wouldn't use it at all for girl, it is very masculine sounding.-- Anonymous User 6/14/2006
This is my little cousin's name. When my aunt first announced it, I didn't really like it, particularly for a girl, but it's really grown on me. I can't see her being named anything else.-- PVega 7/19/2006
I never encountered this name till I got on this site. Sorry, but the first thing that came to mind was the word adder. It's a snake.-- Anonymous User 7/26/2006
Such a hideous name for a girl. It's a surname, a masculine name AND a disease.-- claraelizabethann 7/31/2006
Addison Shephard is the wife of Dr Derek Shephard in Grey's Anatomy.-- Anonymous User 8/4/2006
Addison is in my top 15 names. I like the nickname Addy.-- Emma McHnery 8/31/2006
I think this name is great because it's interesting and sounds good on both men and women. I like it more on men, but on women I very much prefer it over overused names that sound similar, like Allison.-- noganoganoga 9/17/2006
Addison IS overused in comparison to something like the medieval Allison. What century are you living in?-- Anonymous User 9/27/2006
I must laugh heartily at those who still call this crap unique. Much yawnage.-- Anonymous User 9/30/2006
I prefer this name for a boy.-- Anonymous User 10/9/2006
I have never known an Addison, but I known a ton of Allisons. I prefer Addison.-- Anonymous User 11/9/2006
I first heard the name Addison for a girl on Grey's Anatomy. I thought it was very strange for a girl at first, but have since grown to like it. I now prefer it for a girl.-- Anonymous User 11/9/2006
Yes. A surname denoting the "first man" is certainly an appropriate thing to name a girl. This surname is no different than using Smith, Jones or Cockburn on a girl. What the frig is wrong with you trendies? Gender confusion run amok.-- Anonymous User 11/14/2006
I prefer Addison for a girl. Surnames have a long history of being used for BOTH genders, so it's hardly a new trend. Addison is a popular choice for a girl, it's true. There were only 382 male Addisons born in the US in '05, compared to 2974 female Addisons. With those figures in mind, it is more likely the male Addisons who will suffer from gender confusion, not the females.-- GasolineAllie 11/28/2006
Addison is a doctor on Grey's Anatomy.-- bellaboo 11/30/2006
I personally /HATE/ how parents are taking phenomenal boy's names (such as Madison, Peyton, Hayden, Riley) and turning them into girl's names! Addison means 'Adam's son' not 'Adam's daughter'! Addidaughter seems pretty odd, eh?-- bobcat_explorer 12/28/2006
I nearly named my daughter this, but freaked and changed my mind at the very last minute. At first, I wanted to use Addison because I love the name Madison. Though I wanted something different from the #1 name, but still be safe with something normal. I think many people have this train of thought when choosing Addison. But here's the problem: Addison is nowhere near as feminine and cute as Madison. The "M" makes a world of a difference. Madison sounds smooth, and Addison is all hard sounds. People say it is masculine, and it's not just because it's surname/unisex. It's the way it SOUNDS. This name will also not age well, I think it will be the "Bertha" of our future and these parents will say, "what was I thinking?". My daughter was an inch away from being "Addison" and I am so thankful that I came to my senses and chose something feminine for her.-- Jenibee 1/10/2007
Tolerable on a boy. Sick on a girl. What are the trendies going to snatch next? Jefferson, Williamson, Normanson? Or are they not super cute enough?-- Anonymous User 1/14/2007
The meaning of Addison: We can’t always take name meanings literally. Claudia literally means ‘lame’ but it has been established as a fine, feminine name which most people seem to like. I’ve read that Addison can also mean ‘child of Adam’. Being Catholic, I can say that technically, we all are. Adam and Eve were very human so to me, it’s like Addison means ‘human’. Then there is the Grey’s Anatomy Character, who I adore. It also sounds similar to Allison, another name which I love as well as having the nickname Addie, which is all girl to me. So, Addison has more than one meaning to me and is most definitely girl.
Unisex: I can understand how some parents would want to name their sons Addison. I feel the same about the names Kelly and Ashley. But I’m not against unisex names; some of my favourites are unisex. I don’t see unisex names as ‘stealing from the boys’. This style of naming has been around since at least the middle ages (yes, I did the research, I’m not just making that up) so it can’t be called ‘trendy’ or a 21st century fad.
Addison's disease: I know there is an Addison’s disease and I understand those personally affected by it not particularly liking the name. But I don’t think it should be a reason why others shouldn’t use it. There are many names used for hurricanes and cyclones but they are still acceptable and just as beautiful. I would not personally name my daughter Katrina; I just think of the hurricane. But with Addison, my first thought isn’t the disease. Just like my first thought with Iris isn’t eyes but flowers. It depends on your personal experiences and naming style, I guess.
Having made my points, I adore Addison for a girl, nickname Addie. :)-- Belle 2/24/2007
I love this name for a boy!-- elysa 3/14/2007
I do not like this name very much. First of all, it makes me think of Addison's Disease. I would hate for people to think of a disease when they heard my name. Secondly, it sounds too masculine to be a girl's name, and despite that, it is way too overused on girls. There are better names out there. Although, I do like the name Addie on a boy of girl.-- Anonymous User 6/10/2007
I prefer this name for men, but I could never use it on my son, because I don't want him teased about "having an girls name" like Madison.-- spaz123 7/18/2007
Addison was a character in Saw II. She played a prisoner in the Nerve Gas House along with seven others. It was hinted at on the Saw II commentary that Addison was a prostitute or a stripper.-- Anonymous User 7/31/2007
Hi, I want to say more. Addison is an awesome boy's name, and I second Addidaughter as being better.-- spaz123 8/29/2007
I love this name for a girl!-- xxlaurasxx 9/5/2007
I love this name on a.... dog. It sounds feral and sniveling so perhaps a rat instead?-- Anonymous User 9/5/2007
Dumb, modern, meaningless name attached to girls whose parents are rich and stupid or just stupid with an aspiration to appear rich. This name belongs on airheads from Beverley Hills.-- johann14 9/25/2007
Addison is unfortunate.-- Anonymous User 9/27/2007
I like this name on a boy or a girl. For a girl, Addie is a great nickname. I love the name Addison for both genders. Can we just agree that it can mean "child of Adam"?-- DontDissMadison 10/14/2007
"Child of Adam?" Okay, sure. While we are at it, why not "Sparkleigh offspring from Add's fruity bits"?. It does not mean "Child of Adam", but if makes you feel better, by all means alter onomastics to your heart's content.-- Anonymous User 10/19/2007
All I can think about is Addison's Disease.-- Joan-Ay 10/22/2007
Love this name, but it's becoming so popular. It's a shame, I hate it when offbeat names become overused and lose their uniqueness.-- pandasayscynical 12/22/2007
I absolutely detest this name for a girl. It means "SON of Adam," for crying out loud. I just think most names ending in son shouldn't be used for girls. :-/-- frozen_frogurt 1/2/2008
This name is okay, but I can't really tell if it's for a boy or a girl. How old is this name; it sounds really modern.-- Anonymous User 2/10/2008
I like this name although for nicknames, I prefer Addy to Addie.-- California_Eli 2/18/2008
If you check the popularity charts, Mary was used for men also, but no one made a statement about that. I like this name for a little girl, but never for a boy. Just too feminine to me.-- jasmineenimsaj 3/4/2008
I can imagine Addison fitting a little girl and a woman well. I cannot imagine it fitting a man or boy at all. However, I cannot decide if I like this name, considering Addison's disease.-- Anonymous User 4/6/2008
I have read in two baby name books where Addison derives from both Hebrew and English. The meaning attributed to English is "awesome".-- Anonymous User 4/9/2008
In defense of the people who like this name for a girl, it does sound like Alison/Allison, which can hardly be imagined on a man anymore. It may just be a matter of getting used to. However, as a rule, names that end in -son should be used for boys, as they generally sound a bit strange on girls and quite ridiculous on grown women. A boyish name on a girl may seem like a fun, spunky idea, but your daughter won't be young forever, unless she dies young. It's not all that groundbreaking on a 45-year-old, is it?-- slight night shiver 4/19/2008
I have never heard of this name until I came to this site. Sounds horrible on a boy or a girl.-- number1212 5/21/2008
It's an ok name, but in my opinion the gender is much too ambiguous.-- Anonymous User 6/23/2008
I think Addison is ok on a boy and really bad on a girl. The various misspellings of the name (Addyson, Adyson, Addisin, Addysin etc.) just make it worse.-- Emerson 6/27/2008
I love this name, on a girl. I know it really means "Son of Adam" in its original context, but it is beautiful, and reminds me of the sweetheart girl I know. I much more like its English meaning of 'awesome' becuase that is what it is. Awesome.-- KohakuRiver 7/8/2008
Addison's meaning in English is "awesome"? Um, no. I will have to return to comment when I regain some composure.-- Anonymous User 8/25/2008
It seems odd to name your daughter, "Son of Adam." If you had a son named Addison that would be fine, and it would be especially great if the father was named Adam (though of course that's not necessary), but a daughter? No, definitely not. This is super trendy.-- aileenbean 7/12/2008
I think this is a ridiculous name for a girl.-- KayeKiLa 9/14/2008
I absolutely love this name. I am considering using it as my girl's name, who is due in about 2 weeks. It's strong and beautiful, down to earth, classy. I can't imagine a better name.
Now to comment on other comments -
First of all, 'Son of Adam' does not literally translate into 'son' as in 'boy'. Son, at the time of the surname's meaning as a more realistic translation, means 'offspring of Adam'. You will never hear 'daughter of...' because it wasn't refered to, back then, in genders.
Second, since when is it taboo to use a surname or a boy's name as a girl's name? I know a man named Beverly, and Ashley, and many girls named Devon and Jamie. Why does this seem so backwards to some of you?-- tbruneau 9/28/2008
**yawn** Done, dusted. Please let it go. The surname fad is really, really tiresome.-- Anonymous User 10/3/2008
I don't really understand why people are using this name for their little girls, but whatever. I find this name very masculine. I don't actually like it, and I don't think I'd ever use it on a child, but it's a nice name for a boy.-- _clippit_ 10/15/2008
A little question; WHO cares if this is a BOY name used on GIRLS. I know a lot of girl-names used on boys in Sweden (Janne) or South America (what about all the male authors with Maria as second name). And what about girls with Jose as second name?-- EllyKash 10/27/2008
What's up the all these "-son" girl names? Madison, Addison - pretty much the same thing, right? I know you can get decent nicknames, like Addi and Madi, but why not name a girl something like Madelyn, or Adelaide, at least something FEMININE.
Also, Madison and Addison remind me too much of the word MEDICINE.-- Anonymous User 11/20/2008
The reason behind this name's sudden rise is obvious (it is almost in the top 10 now). The people who like Madison have become aware of its popularity, and chose Addison because of the similar sound. Personally, I much prefer Allison on a girl. I don't mind names like Sophia and Olivia in popularity because they are so elegant, but I do cringe at Madison and Addison due to a downright unfeminine ugly sound. I agree with the poster who said Addison will become the next Bertha. A distant cousin of mine named his boy/girl twins Aiden and Addison - ugh trendy overload.-- afmastro 1/18/2009
Addison is a city outside of Dallas, Texas. It was named after Addison Robertson, a man, in 1902.
I agree re: This is as hideous as Madison and there should be a law put into effect banning the naming of any further innocent little girls from being subject to this surname.-- faye 1/24/2009
Personally, I find this a hideous name, not because of its masculine meaning, but I hate hate hate the sound.
It's very trendy and overused. Bleh.-- emmiix3 2/27/2009
I feel bad for the girls who are going to have to live with this name!-- Anonymous User 6/24/2009
It's an ugly sick name on a girl. All it does is remind me of the Addison's Disease, someone who names their kid this must have extremely poor taste.-- Anonymous User 7/5/2009
It would seem that the popularity of the name DOES have something to do with its similarity to Madison. I see that even Emerson is emerging as a fem. Name. Ultimately, these "-son" names for girls was probably greatly influenced by the decades-long popularity of Alison/Allison.
That name (as a first name, anyway) is considered a diminutive of Alice and has little to do with being anyone's "son." However, Madison/Addison/Emerson seem to be following a pattern of taking a somewhat uppercrusty last name (or even male first name) that MIGHT be considered a bit effete as a boy's name in the 21st C. And using it for girls. And even though some posters feel that this is a name that won't "age well," it is likely BECAUSE the name was perceived as being brisk, businesslike and mature that some parents opt for this (and similar) names.
Of course, in less formal settings these particular "-son" names can give way to quite feminine sounding (and already existing nicknames): Maddie, Addie and Emmie. So for some parents, this is the best of both worlds.-- gbcallahan 7/5/2009
I think I actually slightly prefer the way overused and tacky Madison, which at least doesn't sound quite as harsh as Addison. Not only is this the name of a disease, but it also sounds like "Add a son." What is with the popularity of these -son names for girls? The only legit female name ending in -son which I know of is Allison! If you want the nickname Addie, why not just use Adeline, Adele, or Adela as the formal name? Addison just sounds so ugly and tacky.-- Anyechka 8/7/2009
This name is even uglier than Madison, and I agree with Anyechka's comment: a name like Adele or Adeline would be better if you wanted to call your daughter Addie.-- bananarama 8/11/2009
Addison is horrible name for a girl. I catch not why how parents are taking boy's names (Madison, Peyton, Hayden, Riley) and turning them into girl's names! It means Adam's son!-- MaggieSimpson 9/19/2009
Before this site I never heard Addison being a boys name. Same with Madison. I know plenty of Madisons none of which are boys. I can't imagine either of these on boys. I know two Addisons also both girls. I wouldn't name my boys these names because they sound girly to me even though they end in -son.-- Ranchie 10/9/2009
I really like this name, but I would NEVER use it since it's super trendy, there is a disease called Addison's disease and also because of Addison Montgomery. I wouldn't want people to think that I named my kid after a Tv character. Still, I do like the name.-- McHobbit 10/24/2009
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