Paige: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: pa-he-e-ge-h
Origin: USA
gender-female

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Young helper

Paige is a gender-neutral given name with origins in Latin, French, and English. It is derived from the Byzantine "Págius," which means "young helper" or "mate of young nobles," and is connected to the Greek "Paidion," meaning "child". In medieval times, a page was typically a young boy who served in a household as the first step in training to become a knight. The name Paige, with an "i," is more commonly recognized as a girl's name, but it also maintains gender-neutral status. The meaning of Paige is "assistant" or "helper". The origin of the name Paige dates back to medieval times when it was an occupational name for a young male servant in training to be a knight. In French, the name Paige means "young servant". Today, the name Paige is primarily given to girls, although it has been used for boys as well. The name Paige has been popular in North America since the middle of the 20th century. Some notable people named Paige include professional wrestler Saraya Bevis, poet Paige Ackerson-Kiely, and basketball player Paige Bueckers.

Paige Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Paige is currently #177 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Paige is currently #84 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Paige is currently #174 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Paige is currently #84 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Paige

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Paige, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Paige VanZant: Paige VanZant is an American mixed martial artist, bare-knuckle boxer, author, and model known for competing in the UFC and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
  • Paige O'Hara: Paige O'Hara is an American actress, singer, and painter known for voicing Belle in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast."

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