Origin and Meaning of Jeffey
Meaning & Origin
Derived from the name Jeffrey which is believed to mean 'peaceful pledge' or 'God's peace.'
Origin: English - The name Jeffrey is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'gīsal' meaning 'pledge' and 'frid' meaning 'peace.'
Interesting Facts
- Jeffery, and its variant Jeffey, has been used primarily in English-speaking countries since at least the Middle Ages.
- The name has various spellings and variations, including Geoffrey, Jeff, and Jeffery, each used in different cultural contexts.
- Notable figures with this name include Jeffrey Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and Jeffrey Tambor, an acclaimed actor.
- The popularity of the name Jeffrey peaked in the 1960s and 1970s in the United States, but has seen a decline since.
- Variants like Geoffrey are still relatively popular in the UK and other Commonwealth countries.