What Does the Name Geoffrey Mean
The name Geoffrey comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Geoffrey below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Geoffrey Name Meaning
English, FrenchFrom a Norman French form of a Germanic name. The second element is Germanic frid "peace", but the first element may be either gawia "territory", walha "foreign" or gisil "hostage". It is possible that...
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