Godric

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Godric

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Godric is an Old English name meaning “God’s Power” from “God” and “ric” (power).

History:
Godric was a name so popular among the Anglo-Saxons that the Normans used it as a nickname for any Anglo-Saxon. Even so, it died out by the 14th century, only leaving behind a few surnames.

Pronunciation: god-ric.

Alternates:
Latin: Godricus, Godrichus.

Surnames: Godrich, Goodrich, Goodrick, Goodridge.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Godric