Bige is a unisex given name of Turkish origin, derived from the word 'büyük,' which means 'big' or 'large.' It gained prominence in Turkey during the 20th century and has since been used as both a first and middle name. The name Bige was particularly popular amongTurkish parents during the latter half of the century, with notable figures bearing this name including Bige Önal, a Turkish actress, and Bige Yıldırım, an Olympic medalist in taekwondo.
The name Bige appears to have had periods of popularity with a notable spike in the late 1920s and early 1930s, followed by a decline and another slight increase in the mid-1950s.