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Addyson

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Addyson: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2019.

Addyson is a modern American variant of the English surname Addison, which itself means "son of Adam," drawing from the Hebrew name Adam, meaning "earth" or "man." The name gained traction in the late 20th century, particularly after the character Addison Montgomery on the TV show *Grey's Anatomy* helped popularise the feminine spelling. While no famous bearers named Addyson immediately spring to mind, the root form Addison has been worn by figures like the 18th-century essayist Joseph Addison, after whom the town of Addison, Texas, is named. A further note: Addyson is one of many creative respellings of Addison – others include Adison, Addysen, and Addysyn – reflecting a trend toward unique, phonetic variations that keep the name fresh while retaining its gentle, classic feel.