More info about the name "Geoffrey"
Geoffrey is an English name, derived from the Old Germanic words “gawja”, which means 'a region or area', and “fridu”, which means 'peace or safety'. The earlier form of the name was Gaufrid.
Geoffrey
- Origin/Usage
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- JEF-ree
- Meaning
- A peaceful ruler
Popularity of the Name Geoffrey
Also Spelled Like...
Geoffroy, Geoffry
Famous Geoffreys
Geoffrey Wilkinson - Nobel Prize Winner for Chemistry
Geoffrey Chaucer - author
Geoffrey Beene - fashion designer
Geoffrey Keen - actor
