What does the name Gottfried mean?

Gottfried means "Germanic name meaning God's peace, from got (God) and fridu (peace).".

What is the origin of the name Gottfried?

Gottfried is a name of German origin. It is often classified as a biblical, virtue name.

How do you pronounce Gottfried?

Gottfried is a 2-syllable name. Use the pronunciation button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.

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Gottfried

Germanic name meaning God's peace, from got (God) and fridu (peace).

2 sylGerman Biblical Virtue

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