Edison

This rhythmic last-name-first-name projects the creativity and inventiveness of Thomas Edison. It's an English surname deriving from either Adam or Eda, a medieval diminutive of Edith.

Q. Why is it suddenly being considered by new parents? A) They may possibly be inspired by the mega-trendy Addison, or B) infuenced by the renewed interest in "Twilight" hero Edward and looking at other Ed-starting possibilities, C) attracted to the stylish -son ending, ala Jackson and Harrison or D) into science.

Whatever the reason, Edison is rising through the ranks and strikes the perfect balance of familiar and distinctive.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

son of Edith or Adam

Origin

English

Numerology

E is for excellence, your passion, your drive.

D is for desire, your thoughts do aspire.

I is for impressive, your list of qualities.

S is for secret, that you can certainly keep.

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

Lucky

Edison lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Edison

• Edison Koon hei Chen, Hong Kong actor
• Edison Tesla Marshall American novelist
• Edison Ciavattone Uruguayan basketball player
• Zachary Edison Bell (b. 2004) son of actress Rebecca Gibney and Richard Bell
• Thomas Alva Edison American inventor

Edison in Pop Culture

• Edison "Eddie" Miller ( A.K.A. Sweet) character on Nickelodeon's "House of Anubis"
• Edison "Eddie" Cheng character in Kevin Kwan's "Crazy Rich Asians"
• Edison Davis character on ABC's "Scandal"
• Edison character in film "Valentine's Day"
• "The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee " comic strip by John Hambrock