Edison Name Meaning
The name Edison comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Edison below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Edison Name Meaning
EnglishFrom an English surname which meant either "son of EDA (2)" or "son of ADAM". A famous bearer of the surname was the inventor Thomas Edison (1847-1931).
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