Addy
Addy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Addy
- A diminutive of the female given names Adelaide, Adeline, Adrienne, and Addison, from the Germanic languages or French or transferred from the surname.
- A diminutive of the male given name Adam, from Hebrew.
- A surname originating as a patronymic, derived from the given name Adam.
Etymology
Diminutive forms with -y.
How popular is Addy?
Since 1880, 1,498 girls and 22 boys in the U.S. have been named Addy (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2764 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #6246 in 1983. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Addy
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Addy
Sister and brother names that share Addy's Surname roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Addy FAQ
What does the name Addy mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Adelaide, Adeline, Adrienne, and Addison, from the Germanic languages or French or transferred from the surname. A diminutive of the male given name Adam, from Hebrew. A surname originating as a patronymic, derived from the given name Adam. Diminutive forms with -y.
What is the origin of the name Addy?
Addy is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Addy?
Since 1880, 1,498 girls and 22 boys in the U.S. have been named Addy (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2764 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #6246 in 1983. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Addy a boy or girl name?
Addy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,498 girls and 22 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.