Godfrey
Godfrey is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via French origin, meaning “God's peace”.
| Meaning | God's peace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via French |
| Pronunciation | GOD-free |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United Kingdom, Germany, France |
Meaning and origin of Godfrey
Godfrey comes from the Germanic Godafrid, from god, 'God', and frid, 'peace'. It was brought to England by the Normans, who used the form Godefroy. The best-known medieval bearer is Godfrey of Bouillon, a leader of the First Crusade and first ruler of the Crusader kingdom of Jerusalem. The name is often confused with Geoffrey, which may come from different elements.
Is Godfrey a Christian name?
Godfrey has a Christian meaning through its 'God' element and was used widely in medieval Christian Europe.
How popular is Godfrey?
Rare today; it has an old-fashioned, aristocratic feel in English.
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Spellings and variants of Godfrey
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Godfrey mean?
Godfrey means 'God's peace'. It is of Germanic, via French origin.
Is Godfrey a Christian name?
Godfrey has a Christian meaning through its 'God' element and was used widely in medieval Christian Europe.
How do you pronounce Godfrey?
Godfrey is pronounced GOD-free.
Is Godfrey a boy or girl name?
Godfrey is usually a boy name.