Geoffrey

(Αγγλικός)

A male given name from the Germanic languages, popular in the U.K. in the 20th century.

Προφέρεται ως (IPA)

/ˈd͡ʒɛfɹi/

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

Κληρονομήθηκε από Μέσα Αγγλικά: Geffrey

In summary

From Middle English Geffrey, from an Old French aristocratic name, Geoffroi [dʒɔfreʲ] (> West Middle French Geoffrey, East Middle French Geoffroy), itself from Proto-French forms (latinized in -us) Jotfredus, Jozsfredus, Josfredus (10th century) and Jof[f]redus, Jofridus, Jaufredus, Geffredus (11th century), and ultimately of Proto-Germanic origin. The second element is *friþuz (“peace, sanctuary”). The first element may be *gautaz (“a Geat, a Goth”) [making the Proto-Germanic term *Gautafriþu], as opposed to *gōdaz (“good”) or *gudą (“god”) in Godfrey; this would also make it related to Jocelyn. The name was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century.

Συνώνυμα

Jeffrey

Godfrey

Jeffery

Theofrey

Geffrey

Jeffry

Μεταφράσεις

Goffredo

Geoffroy

Geoffroi

Gottfried

Godofredo

Godfried

Govert

Giuffrido

Galfridus

Joffrey

Godfryd

Godefroy

Geffrey

Gevert

Jeoffrey