Origin and Meaning of Jeoffrey
Meaning & Origin
God's peace
Origin: Old French - Derived from the Old French name 'Geoffroi', which is composed of elements meaning 'God' (geu) and 'peace' (frei).
Interesting Facts
- Jeoffrey is a variant of the more common Geoffrey, and its popularity rose in the late Middle Ages across Europe.
- The name has variations in different cultures; for example, Geoffrey is popular in English, while the German equivalent is Gottfried.
- Notable figures with variations of the name include Geoffrey Chaucer, the famous English poet, and Geoffrey of Monmouth, a medieval historian.
- Jeoffrey has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, peaking during the 20th century but declining in the 21st century.
- Related names and variations include Jeffrey, Geofrey, and Joffrey, with Joffrey being another contemporary form.