Godwin

Germanic, from Anglo-Saxon

"friend of God"

Godwin Origin and Meaning

The name Godwin is a boy's name of Anglo-Saxon origin meaning "friend of God".

A rare name from Archaic Germanic that is rarely used nowadays, Godwin is the Germanic variant of Anglo-Saxon Godwine. Also used as a surname, it may be a bit heavy as a first name for a modern baby boy. Namesakes include the Austro-Hungarian fighter ace Godwin von Brumowski, and Godwin, Earl of Wessex (originally Godwine).