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Edison [edi-son]â² as a boys' name is pronounced ED-ih-sun. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Edison is son of Edward. The name is used in honor of inventor Thomas Edison. Also form of Edward.
Thomas Edison was one of history's most influential inventors, whose contributions to the modern era transformed the lives of people the world over. Edison is best known for having invented the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the first motion-picture camera, and held an astonishing 1,093 patents in total. In addition to his inventions, Edison's famous laboratory in Menlo Park is considered the forerunner of the modern-day research facility. Despite Thomas Edison's incredible productivity, some consider him a controversial figure and have accused him of profiting from the ideas of other inventors.