Padge

Stillborne Padge Ann. Almost every name here would have pleased Dickens, while some might have been invented by him, notably Fidge and Padge.

Highways & Byways in Sussex E.V. Lucas

The ladies (Carrie and Mr.. Lupkin) were anxious to see the dancing, and as I had not quite finished my supper, Mr. Padge offered his arms to them and escorted them to the ball-room, telling me to follow.

The Diary of a Nobody Grossmith, George, 1847-1912 1921

The only person who did not appear interested was the man Padge, who had got the best arm-chair, and was puffing away at a foul pipe into the fireplace.

The Diary of a Nobody Grossmith, George, 1847-1912 1921

Of course, Burwin-Fosselton came, but Lupin never turned up, and imagine my utter disgust when that man Padge actually came again, and not even accompanied by Gowing.

The Diary of a Nobody Grossmith, George, 1847-1912 1921

(Padge) had "stood" a good dinner, Gowing wished to show him some little return.

The Diary of a Nobody Grossmith, George, 1847-1912 1921

Gowing came a little later and brought, without asking permission, a fat and, I think, very vulgar-looking man named Padge, who appeared to be all moustache.

The Diary of a Nobody Grossmith, George, 1847-1912 1921

"I suppose you would have laughed if he had poked Mr. Gowing's eye out?" to which Padge replied: "That's right," and laughed more than ever.

The Diary of a Nobody Grossmith, George, 1847-1912 1921

Gowing never attempted any apology to either of us, but said Padge wanted to see the Irving business, to which Padge said:

The Diary of a Nobody Grossmith, George, 1847-1912 1921

Fosselton said quite impertinently: "Don't discuss me in my presence, if you please; and, Mr. Pooter, I should advise you to talk about what you understand;" to which that cad Padge replied:

The Diary of a Nobody Grossmith, George, 1847-1912 1921

Patchett has become confused with Padgett, from Padge, a rimed form of Madge.

The Romance of Names Ernest Weekley 1909