The name Edison is a girl's name meaning "son of Edward".

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Thomas Edison’s surname is an inventive take on Addison when used for girls. It's an English surname deriving from either Adam or Eda, a medieval diminutive of Edith.

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The name Edison is a boy's name of English origin meaning "son of Edith or Adam".

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This rhythmic last-name-first-name projects the creativity and inventiveness of Thomas Edison. It's an English surname deriving from either Adam or Eda, a medieval diminutive of Edith.

</br></br> Q. Why is it suddenly being considered by new parents?  A) They may possibly be inspired by the mega-trendy Addison, or B) infuenced by the renewed interest in "Twilight" hero Edward and looking at other Ed-starting possibilities, C) attracted to the stylish -son ending, ala Jackson and Harrison or D) into science.

<br/><br/>Whatever the reason, Edison is rising through the ranks and strikes the perfect balance of familiar and distinctive.

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