Geffrey
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Geffrey
The name 'Geffrey' is a variant of 'Geoffrey', meaning "peaceful pledge" or "divine peace," derived from the Germanic elements *gawia* ("territory") or *guda* ("god") combined with *fridu* ("peace").
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Etymology
The name 'Geffrey' is a variant of 'Geoffrey', meaning "peaceful pledge" or "divine peace," derived from the Germanic elements *gawia* ("territory") or *guda* ("god") combined with *fridu* ("peace"). It is primarily used in English and French cultures, often associated with Christianity, and notable historical figures include Geoffrey of Monmouth, the 12th-century chronicler of Arthurian legend.
Geffrey currently ranks #12,677 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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