Girl
Old French / English
1 syllable
Paige
PAYJ
/peɪdʒ/
"The page one" — a crisp, modern name with literary flair and quiet confidence
Paige is a surname-turned-given-name derived from the Old French page, referring to a young male attendant or page boy in medieval courts. As a girl's name it gained enormous popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, part of a wave of clean, one-syllable surname-style names. Paige has a crisp, modern energy with a subtle literary undertone—the word 'page' of a book suggests story, possibility, and the written word. It retains a fresh, confident appeal even as its peak popularity has passed.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesPaige
GenderGirl
OriginOld French / English
Root WordPage
MeaningYoung servant, page boy
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2003
Trend
→ Stable
About the Name Paige
Paige means 'young servant' or 'page boy,' derived from the Old French page, referring to a young male attendant in a medieval court or noble household. As a given name, Paige has shed its occupational origins and taken on connotations of literacy, possibility, and a crisp, modern confidence.
Paige began as an occupational English surname for families connected to the role of page in medieval households. It transitioned to use as a given name in the twentieth century, primarily in the United States. Today it is used almost exclusively as a first name for girls, though it retains its characteristic surname-name energy.
Paiges are often described as confident, direct, and quietly self-assured. The name has a clean, no-nonsense quality—someone who is straightforward, capable, and doesn't need to draw attention to herself to make an impression. People named Paige tend to be independent, smart, and reliably steady.
Paige was highly popular in the United States in the 1990s and early 2000s, peaking around 2003. Since then it has gradually declined as naming tastes have shifted toward vintage and nature-inspired names. It remains a recognizable, well-liked name in the mid-range of popularity.
Paige's single syllable means it pairs best with longer, more elaborate middle names that give the full name a satisfying weight. Top combinations include Paige Elizabeth, Paige Alexandra, Paige Michelle, Paige Elise, and Paige Renée. For something simpler, Paige Ann or Paige Marie are classic and reliable.
Paige derives from the Old French page, which entered English via the Norman Conquest. The word referred to a young male servant or court attendant—the pages who served knights and nobles in medieval Europe. Page became an English occupational surname, and the name transitioned to use as a given name for girls in the latter half of the twentieth century.
Personality of Paige
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Paige
Creativity
78%
Elegance
76%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
75%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Paige
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Paige (WWE)
British professional wrestler and WWE Divas Champion, real name Saraya-Jade Bevis
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Paige Spiranac
American professional golfer and social media personality
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Paige Turco
American actress known for The 100 and American Gothic
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Paige (Charmed)
One of the three Charmed sisters in the TV series, played by Rose McGowan's replacement
Middle Names for Paige
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Paige
Paige Ann
Paige Marie
Paige Elizabeth
Paige Alexandra
Paige Michelle
Paige Nicole
Paige Renee
Paige Lynn
Paige Elise
Paige Claire
Paige Rose
Paige Grace
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Paige
1200s
The word page enters Old French from Italian paggio, referring to a young male court attendant
1400s
Page becomes an English occupational surname for families who served as pages
1960s
Paige begins appearing as a girl's given name in the United States
1990s
Paige surges in popularity alongside other surname-style one-syllable names
2003
Paige reaches peak US popularity before gradually declining
Numerology & Symbolism of Paige
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Gemini
1
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Crisp White
💎
Lucky Stone
Diamond
🌸
Lucky Flower
White Daisy
Paige Around the World
How Paige is written in different languages and scripts
بيج
Arabic
ペイジ
Japanese
Пэйдж
Russian
페이지
Korean
佩奇
Chinese
Πέιτζ
Greek
पेज
Hindi
פייג'
Hebrew
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