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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Geoffrey_(name)Geoffrey (name) - Wikipedia

    Geoffrey is an English and German masculine given name. It is generally considered the Anglo-Norman form of the Germanic compound *gudą 'god' and *friþuz 'peace'. [1] It is a derivative of Dutch Godfried, German Gottfried and Old English Gotfrith and Godfrith.

  2. www.behindthename.com › name › geoffreyMeaning, origin and history of the name Geoffrey

    Dec 7, 2022 · Meaning & History. From a Norman French form of a Frankish name. The second element is Old German fridu "peace", while the first element could be * gautaz "Geat" (a North Germanic tribe), gawi "territory" or walah "foreigner". It is possible that two or more names merged into a single form.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › geoffreyGEOFFREY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Geoffrey definition: a male given name. See examples of GEOFFREY used in a sentence.

  4. www.babynamespedia.com › meaning › GeoffreyGeoffrey - Meaning of Geoffrey, What does Geoffrey mean? - ...

    What does Geoffrey mean? Pronounce Geoffrey. [ 2 syll. geo - (f) frey, ge -offr- ey ] The baby boy name Geoffrey is pronounced as JH EH FRiy- †. Geoffrey is used predominantly in English and German, and it is derived from Germanic origins. Geoffrey is of the meaning peaceful ruler.

  5. www.britannica.com › biography › Geoffrey-ChaucerGeoffrey Chaucer | Biography, Poems, Canterbury Tales, & Facts

    Aug 21, 2024 · Geoffrey Chaucer (born c. 1342/43, London?, England—died October 25, 1400, London) was the outstanding English poet before Shakespeare and “the first finder of our language.” His The Canterbury Tales ranks as one of the greatest poetic works in English.

  6. www.momjunction.com › baby-names › geoffreyGeoffrey Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity - MomJunction

    May 7, 2024 · Geoffrey is a classic name for boys with deep meanings. Etymologists believe the name is the Norman French form of a Frankish name. The second element of Geoffrey is the Old German fridu, which means ‘peace.’. On the other hand, the first element could be gautaz, the name of a North Germanic tribe, which means Geat.

  7. nameberry.com › b › boy-baby-name-geoffreyGeoffrey - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

    Sep 27, 2024 · Geoffrey is a boy's name of French, Anglo-Saxon origin meaning "pledge of peace". Geoffrey is the 988 ranked male name by popularity.

  8. www.name-doctor.com › meaning › geoffreyGeoffrey - Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and Related Names

    Origin: germanic. Name Root: *gudą *friþuz > Godafrid / Guðifriðr. Meaning:*. This name derives from the Old High German and Old Norse “Godafrid and Guðifriðr,” composed of two elements: “*gudą” (god, deity, divine being) plus “*friþuz” (peace, tranquility, friendship).

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishGeoffrey - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

    a first name for boys. Want to learn more? Check pronunciation: Geoffrey. Definition of Geoffrey in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › GeoffreyGeoffrey - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 17, 2024 · Geoffrey A male given name from the Germanic languages. Popular in the U.K. in the 20th century.

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