Addison is associated with the meaning “Son of Adam” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Addison started its journey as an English surname meaning "son of Adam" or "son of Addie." The name Adam itself comes from the Hebrew word for "earth" or "red earth," tying Addison to ancient ground. As a patronymic surname, it marked family lineage in medieval England, identifying someone by their father's name. These surnames became fixed during the 13th and 14th centuries when populations grew and communities needed better ways to distinguish between individuals.