Alternatives to Addison

Gently old-fashioned stand-alone nickname that owes its popularity to mega popular Abigail.

Abilene is a rarely used place name, mentioned as such in the New Testament, that combines the cowboy spunk of the Texas city with the midwestern morality of the Kansas town where Dwight D. Eisenhower spent his boyhood. Abilene is a much more untrodden path to the nickname Abbie/Abbie than the Top 10 Abigail.

Adalene is a feminine name with Germanic roots, likely derived from the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'aristocratic' and 'lene,' a diminutive suffix conveying endearment. It can be considered a variant of Adeline or Adalyn, sharing their elegant heritage and refined quality. The name emerged in the late 19th century but remained relatively uncommon. Adalene has experienced modest revivals during the vintage name renaissance, appealing to parents attracted to its classic sound with a slightly uncommon flair. Its melodic four-syllable structure creates a rhythmic, graceful impression, while its historical connections lend it substance and depth. The name evokes images of gentility and timeless femininity while still feeling accessible to contemporary ears.

Adalyn is one of a large group of Ad-beginning names for girls, which include Adeline and Adalynn and Adelaide and Addison — essentially, anything leading to the popular nickname Addie is in. Adalyn is a beautiful name, but be prepared to have to spell it out for people often. Adalyn entered the charts in 2007 and rose quickly, but has been fairly steady in the mid 100s for nearly 10 years now.

Adamine is an extremely rare feminine name possibly derived from Adam, which has Hebrew origins meaning "earth" or "man." This elaborate feminine form adds romantic, jewel-like qualities reminiscent of adamant or adamantine, terms relating to hardness and brilliance like a diamond. The name carries connotations of strength, permanence, and natural beauty. Its unusual nature makes it a truly distinctive choice, likely to be unique in any social setting. Adamine combines ancient biblical connections through its root with a flowing, melodic quality in its extended feminine form. Despite its rarity, the name remains accessible in pronunciation while offering an uncommon option for parents seeking something genuinely distinctive with subtle connections to both biblical tradition and natural elements.

Old-fashioned nickname with sweet turn-of-the-last-century charm that's become a favorite among the popular girl names starting with A of today. In fact, with all spellings of Adeline/Adalynn taken together firmly in the Top 10, and Adelaide and Addison also high in the charts, Addie is one of the most frequently-heard short forms around. But no matter how popular (or pandemic) it gets, Addie is undeniably one of the cutest names for baby girls. Little girls might like the fact that it's the name, though spelled Addy, of an American Girl series doll.

This name has become increasingly popular, though usually with the Addie spelling. In fact, Addy/Addie has taken over for Maddie and Allie as one of the most frequently-heard short forms for a range of also-popular formal names, including Adeline, Adalynn, Adeliaide, and Addison. As Addy, it's the name of an American Girls doll.

A vibrant variation of Adele, with a bit of extra flair from that "-a" ending. It could join the army of popular A girls' names, especially with its tie to the success of singer Adele.

Adelaide is now heading straight uphill on the coattails of such newly popular sisters as Ava, Ada, and Audrey, and in the company of Adeline and Amelia. It was chosen by actress Katherine Heigl for the name of her second daughter.

With Adelyn, Adelaide, Adeline, Ada, Lainey, Delaney, and Elena all in the charts, Adelaine remains surprisingly underused. Given to just 35 girls in the US in 2023, it makes a distinctive but familiar alternative to the other Ad- names in the charts and comes with the built in nicknames Lainey, Laine, Della, Addie and Ada. Beauty influencer and vlogger Adelaine Morin might draw more people's attention to the name in coming years, or perhaps it will be dismissed as it might feel more popular than it actually is.

Credit the award-winning single-named British singer for taking the girls’ name Adele from a quiet semi-retirement back into currency. Adele reentered the US Top 1000 popular baby names in 2011 and has remained there ever since.

The super-success of Adele, both the singer and the name, has brought attention to all her cousins — Adela, Adeline, Adelina — and the lovely Adelia. An undiscovered gem just waiting to be discovered.

Adeline has a lovely, old-fashioned "Sweet Adeline" charm, but has become so popular in the US under so many spellings and variations -- with Adalynn and Adalyn also popular -- that considered together it is far more popular than it first seems. Adorable nickname Addie is also pervasive.

Adeline in all its forms, including Adelyn, is rocketing up the list, but we do prefer the original to the variations. Or you might consider varying it yet further to Adelia, Adele, or Adelaide. Or lengthen it to Madeline/Madelyn.

Adelyne is a feminine name with elegant French and Germanic roots, representing a more ornate variation of Adeline. The name derives from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility' and 'lind' meaning 'soft' or 'tender,' essentially conveying 'noble tenderness.' This spelling variation with the 'y' adds a distinctive touch to the classic name. Adelyne offers the appealing nickname options Addie, Lyn, or Lynnie. Though less common than Adeline or Adalyn, Adelyne has seen modest usage among parents drawn to its vintage charm combined with subtle uniqueness. The name carries an air of sophistication and femininity while maintaining a connection to historical naming traditions, appealing to those seeking a name that's recognizable but not overly popular.

Adephine is an uncommon feminine name with likely French influences, possibly derived as a variant of Delphine or a feminine form related to names like Adolph or Adelbert with Germanic roots. The prefix 'Ad-' often relates to nobility in Germanic-origin names, while '-phine' could connect to Greek 'delphi' (dolphin) as in Delphine. This elegant, distinctive name has a vintage quality reminiscent of the late 19th to early 20th century naming patterns. Adephine remains exceptionally rare in contemporary usage, making it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with an antique charm and uniqueness. Its melodious three-syllable rhythm gives it a musical quality while maintaining a classical feminine elegance.

Aderyn, like cousin Elowen, may have found her moment: Aderyn makes an original full name that gets you to the cute and trendy nickname Addie. Just remember to put the emphasis on the second syllable.

Adessa may be a Scandinavian variation of the place name Odessa.

A variation of the popular Adeline, Adilene appears in the title of a popular song by Mexican band, Los Yonics. It may be inspired by the Biblical place name Abilene or perhaps by the Arabic names Adlene, Adlan, and Adil, meaning "just, fair".