Find out how popular the first name Gaege has been for the last 15 years (from 1999 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Gaege by gender

Based on the last 15 years of data, Gaege is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Gaege.

The history of the first name Gaege

The name Gaege has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the 6th century. It is derived from the Old English word "gæge," which means "to move swiftly or to hurry." This name was commonly used among the Anglo-Saxon tribes who inhabited the British Isles during that period.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Gaege can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record compiled in the late 9th century. The chronicle mentions a warrior named Gaege who fought alongside King Alfred the Great against the Danish invaders.

In the 11th century, a monk named Gaege is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England. This Gaege was a member of the Benedictine monastery in Gloucestershire.

During the Middle Ages, the name Gaege was relatively uncommon but still in use. One notable bearer of this name was Gaege de Montfort, a knight who fought in the Third Crusade under King Richard the Lionheart in the late 12th century.

In the 16th century, a British explorer named Gaege Raleigh accompanied Sir Walter Raleigh on his expeditions to the New World. Raleigh was born in 1580 and is known for establishing the first English settlement in North America, on Roanoke Island.

Another historical figure with the name Gaege was Gaege Cromwell, a distant relative of Oliver Cromwell. Gaege Cromwell was a member of the Roundhead army during the English Civil War in the 17th century, and he fought in several major battles against the Royalists.

While the name Gaege has remained relatively rare throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, ranging from warriors and explorers to religious figures and soldiers. Despite its ancient origins, the name continues to be used today, albeit infrequently.

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