Godfrey
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old High German |
| Meaning | "God's peace" |
| Region of origin | Germanic |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Geoffrey, Gottfried |
Godfrey is a given name of Germanic origin, meaning "God's peace." It is derived from the Old High German name Godefrid, which combines the elements god (meaning "God") and frid (meaning "peace"). The name has been borne by various notable individuals throughout history, including saints, kings, and modern public figures.
Notable People Named Godfrey[edit | edit source]
- Godfrey of Bouillon (c. 1060 – 1100), a medieval Frankish knight and one of the leaders of the First Crusade.
- Godfrey Huggins, 1st Viscount Malvern (1883–1971), a British-born Rhodesian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia.
- Godfrey Gao (1984–2019), a Taiwanese-Canadian model and actor.
- Godfrey Cambridge (1933–1976), an American stand-up comedian and actor.
- Godfrey Harold Hardy (1877–1947), an English mathematician known for his work in number theory and mathematical analysis.
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