Aage is a Nordic name of Danish origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name Ágni, which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic name *Agnijaz. This name has a strong historical significance in Denmark, as it was borne by several notable figures throughout history.
The name Aage is composed of two elements: 'ag' and 'i'. The first element 'ag' is derived from the Old Norse word 'agn', which means 'calm' or 'peaceful'. The second element 'i' comes from the Proto-Germanic suffix '-ijaz', which indicates a personal name. Therefore, Aage can be interpreted as meaning ' calm' or 'peaceful' in a personal sense.
One of the most famous bearers of this name was King Aage VI of Denmark (1578-1649), also known as King Christian IV's son and the Duke of Schleswig-Holstein. He was appointed regent of Denmark-Norway during his father's absence and played an important role in the political history of Denmark.
Another notable figure with this name is the Danish author Aage Berntsen (1852-1936). He wrote several popular novels and short stories that were widely read in Denmark at the time. His works included 'Den Gamle Fru's Fortællinger' ('The Old Lady's Tales') and 'Landsbypræsten i Vorhøj' ('The Village Pastor of Vorhoj').
In recent times, the name Aage has been used less frequently as a given name in Denmark. However, it remains a significant part of Danish cultural heritage and history. Despite its rarity today, Aage still carries with it a sense of historical importance and a strong connection to Danish tradition.
In the United States, the name Aage experienced a brief moment of popularity during the early 20th century. In the year 1915 alone, there were 7 babies named Aage born across the country. However, this figure does not appear to have been sustained over subsequent years, as no other significant occurrences of the name have been recorded since then. Despite its temporary popularity in 1915, the name Aage remains relatively uncommon overall, with only a total of 7 births recorded for it in the United States altogether.