Godric

Meaning of Godric

Imagine the name Godric cracking open the pages of history like a gilded tome, its Old English roots—god, “divine,” and rīċ, “ruler”—winking at the promise of leadership and celestial favor. Though it hovers around the 911th spot in U.S. baby charts (just 13 little Godrics in 2024), this name hums with medieval mystique and Latin flair—think Dominus dei woven into every syllable. One moment it summons the quiet strength of Saint Godric of Finchale, the next it roars with the daring bravery of Gryffindor’s founder in Rowling’s world, all while feeling as fresh as a spring breeze racing through a sunlit courtyard. Fast-paced and fearless, Godric is a light touch of ancient grandeur for modern families who crave a name both storied and singularly theirs.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as GOD-rik (/ˈɡɑd.rɪk/)

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