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Paige

Girl name · 2,413 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Paige: 2,413 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 132 births in 2006.

Paige began as a medieval occupational surname, derived from the Old French *page* or Latin *paginus*, meaning "a young servant" or "page boy"—someone in training for knighthood. The most celebrated bearer is Paige Butcher, an Australian actress and model, but the name carries a more literary undertone thanks to Christopher Paolini, author of the *Eragon* series. Several towns and cities worldwide share the name's root, including Paige, Texas, and Paige, Montana, though these are likely named after individuals rather than the word itself. A delightful modern twist: while traditionally a feminine given name in English-speaking countries, Paige has historically been used for boys in Scotland and Ireland, and it remains a popular unisex choice in the UK—a quiet nod to its medieval origins as a term for a young page, equally suited to any child.