The nameGodefroy
Godefroy is a medieval French boy's name, the French form of Godfrey.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic got, "god", and frid, "peace".
Origin
Germanic.
History
Given discreetly in France throughout the 20th century, Godefroy was a little more frequent in the 1980s and 1990s, then became very rare.
Famous people named Godefroy
- Godfrey of Bouillon, leader of the First Crusade
Popularity of the name Godefroy
Godefroy in France
1996peak year (30 births)
1,215babies named Godefroy in France since 1900
Godefroy was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 245 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Godefroy. Half of all babies named Godefroy in France were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Godefroy mean?
From the Germanic got, "god", and frid, "peace".
What is the origin of the name Godefroy?
Germanic.
Is Godefroy a girl's or a boy's name?
Godefroy is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Godefroy?
Godfrey of Bouillon, leader of the First Crusade.