Meaning & History
Savege is an English surname, a variant of Savage. The root name Savage originated as a nickname from Middle English, derived from Old French salvage or sauvage, meaning "untamed" or "wild," ultimately from Latin silvaticus ("wild, from the woods"). The spelling Savege represents a phonetic or scribal variant that developed over time, reflecting regional pronunciation or clerical variation in historical records.
As a variant of Savage, the name Savege shares its etymology and general distribution. While Foreverbs suggests low contemporary frequency, the surname appears in historical documents from England and the United States. Related English variants include Salvage, Savidge, and Savage itself. In French, cognate forms such as Sauvage and derived surnames like Lesauvage, Sauvageau, Sauvageon, and Sauvageot reflect the same origin. The Italian variant Salvaggi likewise stems from Latin silvaticus.
- Meaning: "Variant of Savage," implying "wild, uncouth"
- Origin: English surname from Old French nicknaming tradition
- Type: Variant surname
- Usage regions: English-speaking world, notably England and USA
Related Names
Sources: Forebears — savege