Gottfried

Meaning & origin

The male first name Gottfried has a long and significant history. Its roots can be traced back to Old High German, where it is composed of the words "got" for "God" and "fridu" for "peace". Therefore, the name stands for a peaceful and God-fearing person. In Germanic mythology, Gottfried was also the name of a god who represented protection and peace. Nowadays, the name Gottfried is rather rare, but still a popular name with a strong and positive meaning.

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Famous people with the first name Gottfried

• Gilbert Gottfried American actor and comedian
• Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Scientist
• Mark Gottfried Person
• Arlene Gottfried Person

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