GODFRAY
Godfray
The surname Godfray is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Goda" meaning "good" or "godly," and "frey," which is thought to be the Old Norse personal name "Freyr," referring to the Norse god of fertility. The name ultimately signifies "good Freyr" or "godly Freyr."
This surname is chiefly found in the Channel Islands, particularly in Jersey, where the Godfray family has been well-established for centuries. The Godfray name has spread beyond the Channel Islands, with individuals bearing this surname located in various parts of the United Kingdom and the wider world.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Godfray have been associated with a variety of professions and accomplishments, reflecting the diversity of the family name. From agriculturalists and traders to scholars and professionals, the Godfray family has made contributions in various fields.
The Godfray surname carries a sense of heritage and lineage, connecting bearers of the name to a rich and storied past. Whether as a reminder of Norse mythology or a testament to faith and goodness, the surname Godfray stands as a distinctive and enduring part of British nomenclature.
There are approximately 105 people named Godfray in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Godfray.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- Edwin
- Hugh
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Terence
- Timothy
Female
- Brenda
- Carol
- Felicity
- Georgina
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Joanna
- Kelly
- Lisbeth
- Melissa
- Sara
- Susan