Joffre
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
Popularity & facts
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About the name Joffre
Joffre derives from the Germanic name Godfrey, combining "god" (God) and "frey" (peace), meaning "God's peace" or "divine peace." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and gained particular prominence through Marshal Joseph Joffre, the celebrated French military commander during World War I.
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Etymology
Joffre derives from the Germanic name Godfrey, combining "god" (God) and "frey" (peace), meaning "God's peace" or "divine peace." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and gained particular prominence through Marshal Joseph Joffre, the celebrated French military commander during World War I.
Joffre currently ranks #12,290 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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