Godfrey
/ɡahdfree/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Godfrey is a English name meaning "God's peace". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Austria, Bangladesh, BE. The name Godfrey is of Germanic origin. It combines the elements *gott* meaning "God" and *fridu* meaning "peace".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ɡahdfree
IPA ɡɑdfɹi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ɡahdfree. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Godfrey
- · Godfrey of Bouillon - Leader of the First Crusade
- · Godfrey Hounsfield - Nobel Prize Winner (Physiology or Medicine)
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