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The gender-neutral first name Page has its origin in an old English family name, which derives from the Old French term 'page', meaning 'serving boy' or 'Page'. This in turn comes from the Ancient Greek word 'paidíon' (παιδῐ́ον), which means 'little child'. Overall, the name can best be translated as 'Page' or 'servant'.

What does the name Page mean?

The name Page is gender-neutral and derives from an old English occupational surname. It goes back to the Old French word 'page', which means 'serving boy', and has its origin in the Ancient Greek 'paidíon' (παιδῐ́ον) for 'little child'. The female form Paige is most commonly used, especially in English-speaking regions.

Where does the name Page come from?

The name Page has both female and male roots and comes from Old French as well as Ancient Greek. Its meaning is 'Page' or 'servant'. The etymology includes the Ancient Greek composition 'paidíon' (παιδῐ́ον), meaning 'little child', as well as the Old French 'page', meaning 'serving boy'. The most prevalent languages are American and English.

How do you pronounce Page?

The name Page has a clear, one-syllable pronunciation. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Peidsch' [peɪdʒ]. The name begins with a bright diphthong that immediately grabs attention, and the voiced 'dʒ' at the end provides a concise, slightly swinging finish. Overall, Page conveys a modern and dynamic sound, clear and with a distinctive tonal edge.

Popularity

In Germany, Page is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female first names. The best placement for the name was in 2006 at rank 906. In the last ten years, Page has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it at 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,582nd.

Famous people

• A Page Brown (architect from the USA)
• Helen Page Camp (American actress)
• Mary Page Keller (actress from the USA)
• Melinda Page Hamilton (American actress)
• Page Cavanaugh (American jazz musician)
• Page Dunlap (American golfer)
• Page Fletcher (Canadian actress)
• Page Hamilton (American rock musician)
• Page Hannah (American actress)
• Page Kennedy (American actress)
• Page Matthews (witch from the series Charmed)
• Page Moseley (American actress)