Dear Jennifer,
My husband and I are considering the name Gage for our son. I like that it is unique but not weird. I also like that it’s short (we have a long last name), easy to spell and pronounce. My only concern is whether or not the name Gage will “age well.” Meaning, how will my son as an adult be perceived in the business world? Do you think it’s a name can go beyond childhood?
Thanks for your advice!
Ali
Dear Ali,
Those are all great questions. I think the name Gage is strong and simple and therefore lends itself to have longevity. It is not one of the top 100 names, currently, and therefore will not eventually be considered “dated.”
It’s also not a diminutive name–names that end in “i” or “y,” nor is it a nickname. So I believe the answer is YES! Gage will age well.
The only connotations I can think of for the name is 1.) The homophonous word gauge, which is the big hole in an earlobe and 2.) the child character from the Stephen King book/movie Pet Sematary. Neither of which should deter you from using it, though.
Thanks for checking!
Sincerely,
Jennifer
Jennifer Moss (she/her) is the founder of BabyNames.com, author of The Baby Names Workbook, and Producer of The Baby Names Podcast. Jennifer is widely regarded as the leading expert on popular baby name trends and the naming process, serving as the authoritative source on the subject for national and international media.
Jennifer entered the tech arena in the 80s as a software developer and database architect, and became a pioneer in the Internet industry. In addition to operating BabyNames.com, Jennifer owns a web development agency in central California.
