Godwill
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Godwill
The name 'Godwill' is a modern English compound name meaning "God's will," derived from the Old English words *God* (deity) and *will* (desire or intention).
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Etymology
The name 'Godwill' is a modern English compound name meaning "God's will," derived from the Old English words *God* (deity) and *will* (desire or intention). It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian communities, particularly in parts of Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Ghana), as a virtue name reflecting submission to divine providence, with no notable historical usage before the 20th century.
Godwill currently ranks #11,230 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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