Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
GODBOLD
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
GODBOLD. 1. Occurs in Domesd. as a previous A- Sax. tenant. 2. A-Sax.ytf and bold—" the good dwelling."
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English