Geofrey
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Geofrey
The name 'Geofrey' is a variant of 'Geoffrey', meaning "peace of God" or "divine peace," derived from the Germanic elements *gawia* ("territory") and *fridu* ("peace") blended with Old French influence.
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Etymology
The name 'Geofrey' is a variant of 'Geoffrey', meaning "peace of God" or "divine peace," derived from the Germanic elements *gawia* ("territory") and *fridu* ("peace") blended with Old French influence. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly within Christian contexts, and gained historical prominence through Geoffrey of Monmouth, a 12th-century chronicler of British legend.
Geofrey currently ranks #7,793 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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