Jaufret
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jaufret
Jaufret is an Old French name derived from the Germanic elements "gau" (region/district) and "fred" (peace), meaning "peace of the region." The name was used in medieval French culture, particularly in Occitan-speaking regions of southern France, with notable historical bearers including characters in Arthurian legend and 12th-century literature.
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Etymology
Jaufret is an Old French name derived from the Germanic elements "gau" (region/district) and "fred" (peace), meaning "peace of the region." The name was used in medieval French culture, particularly in Occitan-speaking regions of southern France, with notable historical bearers including characters in Arthurian legend and 12th-century literature.
Jaufret currently ranks #5,162 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.
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