Meaning: Its source is Godfrey, an English name meaning "Peaceful god."

Narrative: Godfrey may not be the only source for this name, which could represent the convergence of a number of ancient name forms.

Among possible alternate sources are the Old German Waldfried (''governor'') and other Germanic names containing the elements gawia (''territory''), walah (''foreigner'') and gisil (''promise'').