Godfried

German

"God's peace"

Godfried Origin and Meaning

The name Godfried is a boy's name of Dutch origin.

Godfried is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing the Dutch and Flemish form of Godfrey or Geoffrey. The name combines the elements 'god' (god) and 'fried' (peace), meaning 'God's peace' or 'divine peace.' With deep historical roots stretching back to medieval Europe, Godfried was particularly popular among nobility and appears in historical records across the Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of Germany. While less common in modern times, especially in English-speaking countries, it remains in use in Dutch-speaking regions. The name carries dignified connotations and religious significance, evoking both spiritual devotion and the peaceful qualities associated with divine blessing. Pronunciation typically follows Dutch phonetics with emphasis on the first syllable.

Famous People Named Godfried

• Godfried Jan Arnold Bomans Dutch author and TV personality
• Godfried Schalcken Dutch painter
• Godfried Willem Raes, Belgian composer
• Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst tot Voorst Sr. Dutch politician and lieutenant,general
• Godfried van Voorst tot Voorst Dutch military commander in WWII
• Godfried Aduobe Ghanaian footballer