Origin and Meaning of Paige

Young servant or assistant

Origin: English - Derived from the Old French word 'page', which means a young servant or attendant, originally referred to a young boy in the service of a knight.

• Paige is often used as a given name for girls but can also be used for boys, making it a unisex name.
• In some cultures, the name is associated with characteristics of youthfulness and vitality, reflecting its meaning of a young servant.
• Notable bearers of the name include the American actress Paige Turco and singer Paige O'Hara, known for her role as Belle in Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast'.
• Paige gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s and has ranked consistently in baby name lists since then, peaking in the late 1990s.
• Variations and related names include Page and Payge, with Page also used as a surname.