Godfred
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Godfred
The name 'Godfred' means "God's peace" or "divine peace," derived from the Old Germanic elements *god* (god) and *frithu* (peace).
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Etymology
The name 'Godfred' means "God's peace" or "divine peace," derived from the Old Germanic elements *god* (god) and *frithu* (peace). It is primarily used in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, with historical roots in medieval Christian contexts, notably borne by Danish king Godfred (c. 800 CE), who resisted Charlemagne's expansion.
Godfred currently ranks #12,724 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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