Godefroi
Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Godefroi
Godefroi derives from the Germanic elements "gôd" (good) and "frid" (peace), meaning "good peace" or "peaceful good." The name is the French form of Godfrey, used primarily in French and francophone cultures with medieval Christian heritage, notably borne by Godfrey of Bouillon, a prominent Crusader leader.
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Etymology
Godefroi derives from the Germanic elements "gôd" (good) and "frid" (peace), meaning "good peace" or "peaceful good." The name is the French form of Godfrey, used primarily in French and francophone cultures with medieval Christian heritage, notably borne by Godfrey of Bouillon, a prominent Crusader leader.
Godefroi currently ranks #3,306 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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