Edison

Edison traditionally means 'son of Eda', with Eda meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune'. Thus, Edison can be interpreted as 'protector of wealth' or 'prosperous son'.

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The name Edison is of English origin, deriving from the Old English elements "ead" meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune' and "son" typically used as a suffix meaning 'son of'. It was originally a surname indicating 'son of Eda'.

  • Popularity: 1,675th
  • Babies named Edison in the US in 2023:
    Female: 11
    Male: 292
  • Nicknames: Eddy, Ed, Sonny, Edi, Ted.
  • Full Names: Edwardison, Ediston, Edilson, Edemson, Edgerson.
  • Famous Namesakes: Thomas Edison-Inventor, Edison Miranda-Boxer, Edison Cavani-Footballer, Edison Rex-Comic character, Edison Chen-Actor.
  • Gender: Primarily used as a Male name, but can be unisex
  • Numerology: In numerology, the name Edison corresponds to life's path number 6. People with this number are often seen as nurturers and protectors. They crave harmony and are driven by family, responsibility, and love.

The name Edison has gained popularity in English-speaking countries over the past few decades, though still retains a level of uniqueness compared to more traditional names like Edward or Thomas. Increasing recognition can also be attributed to its association with the famous inventor, Thomas Edison.

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