Gage - Last Names

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Gage

/ɡeɪdʒ/

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Meaning

Measure or pledge

Represents fairness, balance, and accountability, stemming from its use as a term for a standardized measure or guarantee.

Symbolism

Embodies integrity, precision, and trustworthiness; symbolizes someone who upholds standards and honors commitments.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'gage', meaning pledge, token, or measure, which itself comes from Frankish or Germanic roots related to giving or measuring. Originally an occupational name for someone who tested weights and measures.

Style & Origin

professional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Gage emerged as a occupational surname in medieval England, historically linked t

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