Paige at rank 1,503 with 70 records, female-leaning, is a name that peaked as a human name in the 1990s and now arrives in the pet registry through the same generational transfer mechanism as Haley and Shelly at adjacent ranks: owners who grew up with Paige as a peer's name, now giving it to a pet with genuine warmth rather than irony.
The 90s Name Transfer
Paige was a top-100 baby name in the United States throughout the 1990s. The adult owners of these 70 dogs grew up in classrooms full of Paiges — which makes the name feel both familiar and affectionate as a pet name choice. It's the same dynamic that produces dogs named Haley and Brittany at this tier: the name sounds completely normal to its chooser even if it seems slightly dated to younger observers.
Human-Pet Crossover
The baby name Paige still appears in SSA data but has been declining steadily since its 90s peak. This means current pet Paiges are almost entirely owned by people who knew the name in its peak era — it's not a new trend, it's a memory being honored. Compare to Haley at rank 1,488 for the exact same generational dynamic with a different 90s name.
Sound Fit
One syllable — PAYJ — with a long A vowel that carries well across distance. Hard PG consonants at both ends give it good projection. Paige is one of those names that sounds friendly and clear simultaneously, which is ideal for daily recall. A Golden Retriever or a Labrador named Paige has exactly the right warm, uncomplicated energy the name implies.