Geoffrey

Geoffrey \geo-(f)frey, ge-offr-ey\ is a boy's name. It consists of 8 letters and 3 syllables.

The baby boy name Geoffrey is pronounced as JHEHFRiy- ¹.

¹ Pronunciation for Geoffrey: JH as in "joy (JH.OY)" ; EH as in "ebb (EH.B)" ; F as in "fee (F.IY)" ; R as in "race (R.EY.S)" ; IY as in "eat (IY.T)"

What is the origin of Geoffrey?

Geoffrey is used predominantly in English and German, and it is derived from Germanic origins. Geoffrey is of the meaning peaceful ruler. Derived from the elements 'gawja' which means region, area ; 'walah' which means stranger ; 'fridu' which means peace, protection, safety. Gaufrid (Germanic) is an original form of the name. The name is of disputed origin; it could be also have developed as a form of baby name Godfrey. The name was introduced by the Normans to England in the 11th century. The name was used by various counts, including Geoffrey Plantagenet (1113-1151), Count of Anjou, who was the father of Henry II of England. In the late Middle Ages, the name was known from the English poet and philosopher Geoffrey Chaucer (1340-1400) who wrote The Canterbury Tales, and the Welsh chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth (Gruffudd ap Arthur) who was one of the leading figures in the development of British history and the tales of King Arthur. Geoffrey is a variation of the name meaning of Jeffrey (English). The name Geoffrey is used to a great extent; it has 42 variations that are used in both English and other languages. English variations consist of name Galfrid, nicknames for Geffree, baby name Geffrey, Geffri meaning of name, Geffrie name popularity, name Geffry meaning, name Geof meaning, short names for Geofferee, Geofferi meaning, baby name Geofferie, Geoffery meaning of name, Geoffre definition, Geoffree name, Geoffri meaning and origin, Geoffrie name variations, baby name Geofrey, Geofri name variations, name Jefery origin, nicknames for Jefferey, Jefferson meaning, Jeffery pronounciation, Joff meaning, Joffrey meaning of name, Jophery name, Seafra name popularity, and Séafra meaning and origin. Other English forms consist of the shortening Geoff meaning of name, the pet forms Jeff name variations, short names for Jeffy, and what does the name Jepp mean, and the spelling variants Geoffry pronounciation, what does the name Jeffree mean, short names for Jeffrey, Jeffrie meaning and origin, Jeffry pronounciation, and Jefry pronounciation. Variations of Geoffrey used in other languages consist of Geoffroi name popularity (French), name Geoffroy (French), name Giotto origin (Italian), Goffredo meaning of name (Italian), Gottfried definition (German), and baby name Sieffre (Welsh).

The following famous people share the name Geoffrey:

• Actor Geoffrey Rush, born 6 July 1951, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
• Author Geoffrey Chaucer, London, England
• Fashion Designer Geoffrey Beene, born 30 August 1927 - 28 September 2004, Haynesville, Louisiana.

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The baby name Geoffrey fun facts:

The name Geoffrey in reverse order is "Yerffoeg".

The numerological value of the name Geoffrey is number 6, which means responsibility, protection, nurturing, community, balance, sympathy.

How popular is Geoffrey?

Geoffrey is in the top names in USA.