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Addax

♂ Boy

Pronounced AD-aks /ˈæd.æks/Medium

Meaning: A word and animal name: the addax is a pale, spiral-horned desert antelope of the Sahara. The word came into English through Latin, likely from an African source. As a given name it is a modern word-name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Addax is a spiral-horned desert antelope of the Sahara (said 'AD-aks'). It reads as a modern animal name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningA word and animal name: the addax is a pale, spiral-horned desert antelope of the Sahara. The word came into English through Latin, likely from an African source. As a given name it is a modern word-name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12336 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Addax is the name of a desert antelope of the Sahara, its word coming into English through Latin, likely from an African source. As a boy's given name it is a modern word-name, favoring sound and image over a naming tradition, which we note (said 'AD-aks').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, bold, and word-name.

Did you know? Addax names a pale, spiral-horned desert antelope built for the Sahara; as a given name it reads as a striking modern word-name, which we note (said 'AD-aks').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Addax — Word/animal name; desert antelope

Variations

AddexAddix

Nicknames

AddAx

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Addax mean?

Addax is a word-name from the addax, a spiral-horned desert antelope of the Sahara; as a given name it is modern, which we note.

How do you pronounce Addax?

It's said AD-aks /ˈæd.æks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Addax a boy or girl name?

Addax is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Addax?

Addax is a rare, modern name for boys in the U.S.

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