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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A guarantor or pledge-holder (someone who stands surety for another)
- Origin
- Old Danish
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- TAH-geh
Tage is an Old Danish name that carries a distinctive meaning: a guarantor or pledge-holder, someone who stands surety for another. It's a name rooted in the idea of trust and responsibility rather than a common word for a virtue or nature image. If you're drawn to short, sturdy Scandinavian names with a meaning tied to reliability, Tage is worth a close look.
Meaning & Origin of Tage
Meaning: A guarantor or pledge-holder (someone who stands surety for another).
Origin: Old Danish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Tage
TAH-gehIPA /teɪɡ/
Popularity of Tage
Tage has stayed rare in U.S. baby name data going back to 1970, peaking at #3127 in 2007 with 37 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #4161 with just 26 babies, keeping it a genuinely uncommon choice.
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FAQ
What does the name Tage mean?
A guarantor or pledge-holder (someone who stands surety for another). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Tage?
Tage is pronounced TAH-geh (IPA: /teɪɡ/).
Is Tage a popular name right now?
Tage peaked at #3127 in 2007 and is ranked #4161 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)
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