Godfrey
GOD-free
Popularity
#10205
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
3,236
Peak Year
#71 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From the Germanic name *Godfridus, meaning 'God's peace'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Godfrey of Bouillon
A leader of the First Crusade.
Godfrey Cambridge
American comedian and actor.
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