geoffrey

French - English

Definition of geoffrey in French English dictionary

{n} Geoffrey, male first name

English - English

Definition of geoffrey in English English dictionary

A male given name. Popular in the U.K. in the 20th century

Geoff grimaced, then smiled back, reminding himself that when his mother wasn't riding this horse, she was a very interesting woman who had taught medieval literatute at Drew University for twenty years. In fact, he had been named Geoffrey because of her great admiration for Chaucer.

given name, male

Chaucer Geoffrey Dawson George Geoffrey George Geoffrey Robinson De Havilland Sir Geoffrey Derby Edward George Geoffrey Smith Stanley 14th earl of Geoffrey of Monmouth Steptoe Patrick Christopher and Edwards Robert Geoffrey Taylor Sir Geoffrey Ingram

{i} male first name

English - French

Definition of geoffrey in English French dictionary

{n} Geoffrey, prénom masculin

Etymology

() Old French aristocratic name, Geoffroi, of Germanic origin, introduced to Britain by the Normans. Original form and meaning is disputed - possible variant of Godfrey, but most likely that several similar names have fallen together.