Edison

Pronunciation: [ EHD-ihs-uhn ]

Girl Name #12,542 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Edison is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHD-ihs-uhn.

Parents who love the name Edison often also consider Edith, Edna, Eda .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #12,542
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Edi Edy Ediie Edisie

Also a Boy Name

Edison is also used as a boy name, ranked #828.

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Edith Edna Eda Edythe Eddie Edmonia Ednah Edyth

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Frequently Asked Questions About Edison

Is Edison a boy or girl name?

Edison is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #12542. As a boy name, it is ranked #828. Edison is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Edison?

Edison is pronounced EHD-ihs-uhn.

How popular is the name Edison?

Edison is currently ranked #12542 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Edison?

Common nicknames for Edison include Edi, Edy, Ediie, and Edisie.

Is Edison a common or rare name?

Edison is an uncommon name, ranked #12542 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Edison

Edison is a girl name .

Is Edison a boy or girl name? Edison is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,542 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #828. Edison is more commonly used as a boy name.

Edison is currently ranked #12,542 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Edison include Edi, Edy, Ediie, and Edisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.