Gottfried
Meaning of Gottfried
Originating from Germany, the name Gottfried is a strong and distinctive choice for a baby boy. It is pronounced as GOT-freed (/ˈɡɔt.fʀiːt/) in German. This unique name has variations such as Gotthard and Godefroy. In terms of popularity, according to data from the United States of America, the name Gottfried had occasional occurrences in the early 20th century, with rankings fluctuating between 2,000 and 4,000. While it may not be commonly used today, choosing the name Gottfried for your son would give him a rare and memorable identity with ties to German heritage.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as GOT-freed (/ˈɡɔt.fʀiːt/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Gottfried
| Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was a German polymath known for his contributions to mathematics, philosophy, science, and diplomacy, and is considered a prominent figure in the history of philosophy and mathematics. |
| Gottfried von Cramm was a German tennis player known for his achievements in the sport, including winning the French Championships twice and being ranked number 1 in the world in 1937. |
| Gottfried von Droste - Gottfried Freiherr von Droste was a German physical chemist known for his work on nuclear fission and his involvement in the German nuclear energy project during World War II. |
| Gottfried Keller was a renowned Swiss poet and writer of German literature, celebrated for his novel Green Henry and his cycle of novellas known as Seldwyla Folks, making him a prominent figure in late 19th-century literary realism. |
| Gottfried John was a German actor known for his collaborations with Rainer Werner Fassbinder and his roles in GoldenEye and Asterix & Obelix Take On Caesar. |
| Gottfried August Bürger, a German poet, gained popularity for his ballads, with his most famous work, Lenore, being widely appreciated in English, Russian, and French translations. |
| Gottfried Böhm was a renowned German architect known for his sculptural buildings, including the iconic Maria, Königin des Friedens pilgrimage church in Neviges. |
| Gottfried Kirch was a pioneering German astronomer and the first "Astronomer Royal" in Berlin, serving as the director of the newly established Berlin Observatory. |
| Gottfried von Bismarck - Count Gottfried Alexander Leopold von Bismarck-Schönhausen was a German businessman and socialite known for his flamboyant lifestyle, and he was a member of the princely German House of Bismarck. |
| Gottfried Schatz was a Swiss-Austrian biochemist. |
| Gottfried Mascov was a German jurist and university professor. |
| Gottfried Arnold was a German Lutheran theologian and historian. |
| Gottfried Wolters was a German choral conductor and composer. |
| Gottfried Ludwig Theobald was a German-Swiss geologist and cartographer. |
| Count Gottfried von Bismarck-Schönhausen was a German politician and a conspirator in the 20 July plot. |
