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Name Origin

Addie is a diminutive of the name Adelaide, which has German origins. Adelaide means 'noble kind' or 'nobility'.

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Famous People

Addie Joss (1880-1911)

Baseball player

  • Considered one of the greatest pitchers in early baseball history
  • Led the American League in ERA three times

Addie Mae Collins (1930-2016)

Civil rights activist

  • A key figure in the Montgomery bus boycott
  • Helped desegregate public transportation in Montgomery, Alabama

Addie Zeman (1984-)

Singer-songwriter

  • Known for her indie folk music