Origin, Meaning, And History Of Paige
Paige is a unisex name derived from an English surname meaning ‘page’ or ‘servant’ in Middle English. The name is believed to have a Latin origin in Byzantine ‘Págius,’ which means ‘young helper’ or ‘mate of young nobles.’ It ultimately derives (via Old French and Italian) from the Greek word ‘paidion,’ meaning ‘little boy.’ The name was first used as a surname to denote someone who was a page, a young attendant in a noble household.
Although primarily used as a feminine name, Paige is also used as a masculine name, although less commonly. In addition to being a given name, Paige is also used as a surname.
One of the first records of the name Paige was found in Devon under the name of Ralph Page, who was listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1230. Sir Thomas Page of Somerset and Colonel John Page (1628-1692) from Bedfont, Middlesex, an English merchant and settler in Middle Plantation on the Virginia Peninsula, are early notable members of the Paige family.
Paige is commonly pronounced as PAYJ. In other countries, languages, and cultures, the spelling and pronunciation of Paige may be slightly different. Paige is a variant spelling of the name Page. Some other variations of the name Paige include Paget, Padgett, Pagett, and Payge. Paigey, Pager, Paigey Waigey, PG, and Peanut are some nicknames used to address a person named Paige.
The name received public attention as a given name for girls from a character in the 1958 novelParrishand the 1961 movie adaptation. The popularity of the name surged in the 1980s, probably due to the character Paige Matheson from the American soap operaKnots Landing.
Paige Dineen from the television seriesScorpion, Paige Fox from theFoxTrotcomic, Paige Guthrie, a member of the Marvel Comics teamThe X-Men; Paige Logan, an antagonist in the Canadian animated seriesGrossology; Paige; Paigews from the American television seriesCharmedand Paige Tico from the Star Wars filmThe Last Jediare few fictional characters who bear the name Paige.
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Famous People With The Name Paige
- Paige O’HaraAmerican actress, singer, and painter famous for voicing Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and the recipient of The Disney Legends Awards.
- Paige VanZantAmerican mixed martial artist, bare-knuckle boxer, and professional wrestler with a professional MMA record of 8-wins
- Paige LawrenceCanadian former competitive pair skater, Four Continents bronze medallist, and a four-time Canadian national bronze medallist (2011–14).
- Paige RenseAmerican writer, editor, and recipient of The Museum of Arts & Design Achievement Award, The American Academy of Achievement Award, and The Interior Design Hall of Fame Award
- Paige TurcoAmerican actress best known for her role as April O’Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Frequently Asked Questions
1.佩奇的意义是什么名字?
The name Paige means one who is a noble white boy or a helper.
2. What is the origin of the name Paige?
Paige has an English origin.
