Addie

Addison, often shortened to Addie, is a unisex given name of English origin. It was originally used as both a surname and a masculine given name. The name Addison comes from the Old English elements 'adal' meaning noble, and 'stone', which referred to stone or rock. Thus, the meaning of Addison is "noble stone". The use of Addison as a feminine name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. However, it was not until the late 1980s that it began to rank among the top 1,000 names for girls. In literature, one notable character named Addison is Addie Bundren from William Faulkner's novel "As I Lay Dying". The name has also been used in various films and television shows throughout the years.