Sage
/SAYJ/
Sage is an English, Latin baby name pronounced /SAYJ/. A name evoking the image of a wise person or a fragrant, healing herb.
Meaning of Sage
A name evoking the image of a wise person or a fragrant, healing herb.
The name is derived from two distinct Latin roots. One is 'sapere', meaning 'to be wise', which led to the English word for a person of profound wisdom. The second is 'salvia', derived from 'salvus' meaning 'healthy' or 'safe', referring to the aromatic herb known for its medicinal and cleansing properties.
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- /SAYJ/
Cultural background
While historically used for boys, Sage has surged in popularity as a nature-inspired unisex name in the United States, Canada, and Australia since the late 20th century.
Variations & nicknames
- Saige
- Sayge
- Sager
- Savyon
- Salvia
Famous people named Sage
Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.
Sage Steele
Television anchor and sports reporter
Journalism · Modern
Sage the Gemini
American rapper and record producer
Music · Modern
Sage Northcutt
Professional mixed martial artist
Sport · Modern
Sage Francis
Indie hip hop artist and spoken word poet
Music · Modern
Sage Stallone
Actor and son of Sylvester Stallone
Film · 20th-21st Century
Sage
Support character in the tactical shooter video game Valorant
Fiction · Modern
Frequently asked about Sage
- Is Sage a gender-neutral name?
- Yes, Sage is widely considered a unisex name, though it is currently more common for girls in the United States.
- What does the name Sage symbolize?
- It symbolizes wisdom, discernment, and healing, often associated with both the philosopher and the medicinal herb.
- Is Sage a common baby name?
- Sage has become increasingly popular in recent decades as part of the trend for botanical and virtue-based names.
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