Godfrey

Meaning of Godfrey

Godfrey brings a flash of medieval valor and a whisper of gentle peace to any conversation, as if a brave caballero stepped into a sunlit plaza carrying a dove. The name springs from ancient Germanic roots, fusing “God” with “frid”—peace under a guardian star. Pronounced GOD-free, it dances off the tongue like a lively pasodoble at a fiesta. Though rare in playground chatter today, with just seven little Godfreys in 2024, it gleams like a hidden gem in a treasure chest. It feels warm and grand, a melody of old-world chivalry and modern hope. Parents picture him weaving through life with alegría and unbreakable valor.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as GOD-free (/ˈɡɑdˌfri/)

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Notable People Named Godfrey

Godfrey Gao -
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Godfrey I, Count of Louvain -
Godfrey Darbishire -
Godfrey of Brabant -
Godfrey Stillman Rockefeller -
Godfrey Khotso Mokoena -
Godfrey II, Count of Louvain -
Godfrey Lawrence -
Godfrey Bewicke-Copley, 7th Baron Cromwell -
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