The nameGodeleine
Godeleine is a girl's name of Flemish origin, borne by a saint of Gistel. It was mostly given in France in the 1920s.
- Girl's name
- Flemish
Meaning
Godeleine comes from the Flemish Godelieve, formed from god, "god", and lief, "dear".
Origin
Flemish, found especially in northern France.
History
The name remained rare and peaked in France in the late 1920s.
Popularity of the name Godeleine
Godeleine in France
Godeleine was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 130 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Godeleine. Its rise began around 1903, and it peaked in 1931. Half of all babies named Godeleine in France were born before 1934, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Godeleine mean?
Godeleine comes from the Flemish Godelieve, formed from god, "god", and lief, "dear".
What is the origin of the name Godeleine?
Flemish, found especially in northern France.
Is Godeleine a girl's or a boy's name?
Godeleine is a girl's name.