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Sage
Meaning: wise; the sage herb · Origin: Latin (via French) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From the herb (Latin salvia, 'healing'), and the word for a wise person. Used for girls and boys.
Nicknames
Sagey
Variants & related names
Saige, Saga
Sage name art
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FAQ
What does the name Sage mean?
Sage means “wise; the sage herb”. It comes from Latin (via French).
Is Sage a popular name?
Yes — Sage has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Sage?
Sagey.
What are other forms of Sage?
Saige, Saga.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.