Paget

English, diminutive of Page

"page, attendant"

Paget Origin and Meaning

The name Paget is a boy's name.

Paget is a masculine name with French origins, historically used as a surname before transitioning to a given name. It derives from the Old French word 'page,' referring to a young servant or attendant to nobility. As a given name, Paget is extremely uncommon, offering distinctiveness to those who bear it. It gained some recognition through notable bearers such as British actor Paget Brewster (though female) and the medical eponym Paget's disease. The name has an aristocratic, refined quality with its French heritage and historical associations with nobility. With its crisp sound and unusual profile, Paget appeals to parents seeking a sophisticated name that stands apart from popular choices.

Famous People Named Paget

• George Paget Thomson winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics