Godofredo

God's peace (Germanic via Spanish)

Godofredo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 475, with 14,073 records. It has 4 syllables.

Spanish / Other Spanish colonial
May 2021 rank
#475
May 2021 records
14,073
Syllables
4
Origin
Spanish / Other
Background
Spanish colonial
Sound
Strong

Origin and meaning

God's peace (Germanic via Spanish)

Godofredo is the Spanish adaptation of the Germanic name Godfrey. In the Philippines, it was introduced during the Spanish colonial period through Christian naming practices. It remains a classic traditional name typically borne by older generations.

Spanish form of the Germanic name Godfrey (Gottfried), composed of the elements meaning 'god' and 'peace'. It entered Philippine naming traditions through Spanish colonial rule and the Catholic calendar of saints.

Spanish 80% Other 20%

Name character

Strength
4/5
Modernity
1/5
Formal feel
3/5
Sound: Strong Ruler Pairs with short surnames Travels well

In the Philippines

Mostly associated with older Filipino men (grandparent generation). Common familiar diminutives and nicknames include Fred, Freddie, Fredo, or Godo.

Best known for: Saint Godfrey of Amiens (San Godofredo)

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