Paget is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from a French and English surname that means "little page" (see Paige). The surname Paget itself was a diminutive form, originally meaning "little page" or "little servant," tracing back to the occupational name Paige, which denoted a servant or page.EtymologyThe root name Paige comes from the Middle English word meaning "servant" or "page," derived via Old French and Italian from the Greek word παιδίον (paidion), meaning "little boy." The suffix -et used in Paget further diminutivized it, making Paget literally "little page." This dual-layered etymology reflects a common path where occupational names evolve into diminutives and later into given names.Cultural SignificanceWhile Paget remains less common as a given name than its parent form Paige, it shares similarities in usage elements like the popularity trend among surnames turned first names. The name gained some attention in the late 20th century, paralleling the broader rise of occupational and surname-derived names for girls. Alternative spellings like Pagett are occasionally attested.Notable BearersThe surname Paget is well-known through figures such as Lord Alfred Paget (19th-century British courtier) and various members of the Paget family, including the Paget Baronets. Sir James Paget (1814–1899), a notable surgeon, gave his name to Paget's disease. As a given name, Paget appears sporadically but has not reached the widespread usage of its variant.Meaning: "little page"Origin: English, ultimately from Greek via FrenchType: Feminine first name, originally a surnameUsage Regions: English-speaking countries