Geoffrey as a name
Geoffrey is a male given name of Germanic origin. It comes from the Old German name “Godefrid”, which is composed of the elements “god” meaning “god” or “good”, and “frid” meaning “peace” or “protection”. The name has been in use in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages.
Famous people with the name Geoffrey include Geoffrey Chaucer, the medieval English poet and author of “The Canterbury Tales,” and Geoffrey Rush, the Australian actor.
