What Does the Name Godiva Mean
The name Godiva comes from Anglo-Saxon roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Godiva below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Godiva Name Meaning
Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)Latinized form of the Old English name Godgifu meaning "gift of god", from the elements god and giefu "gift". Lady Godiva was an 11th-century English noblewoman who, according to legend, rode...
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What does the name Godiva mean?
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Is Godiva a boy or girl name?
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