Male Name
Geffrey
ˈd͡ʒɛf.ɹi
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
rare English
variants
y vowels
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
30/100
classic65%
mature65%
formal65%
devious80%
rough120%
simple65%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Geffrey is a variant of the name Geoffrey, which is of Old German origin. The name Geoffrey is derived from the elements 'gawia', meaning 'territory', and 'frid', meaning 'peace'. Thus, the name can be interpreted as 'peaceful territory' or 'peaceful ruler'. The variant Geffrey, while less common, carries the same meaning and historical significance.
Etymology
Original Form:
Geoffrey
Evolution:
The name Geoffrey evolved from the Old German name 'Gaufrid', which was later Latinized to 'Gaufridus'. Over time, it was anglicized to Geoffrey, and the variant Geffrey emerged as an alternative spel...
Source:
Historical linguistics and name etymology studies