Male Name
Jep
ˈd͡ʒɛp
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
archaic English
diminutives
short forms
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
43/100
Meaning & Etymology
JEP is a medieval diminutive of the name Geoffrey, which itself is of Germanic origin, meaning 'peace of the land' or 'God's peace'. The name Geoffrey has been widely used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, and its diminutive form, JEP, reflects a more informal or affectionate usage.
Etymology
Original Form:
Geoffrey
Evolution:
From the Germanic elements 'gawia' (territory) and 'frid' (peace), evolving into the Old French 'Geoffroi', and later into the English 'Geoffrey'. The diminutive 'Jep' or 'JEP' emerged as a colloquial...
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