Geoffrey — From a Norman French form of a Germanic name. The second element is Germanic frid "peace", but the first element may be either gawia "territory", walha "foreign" or gisil "hostage". It is possible that two or more names merged into a single form. In the later Middle Ages Geoffrey was further confused with the distinct name Godfrey.
Male name.
Saintly namesake: Geoffrey of Chalard was a 12th-century French abbot known for his piety and leadership. He is one of the few saints named Geoffrey. (October 6 · 12th century)
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