Godwin name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: German and Old English
Usage: English, German, Low German, Danish, Old DanishSwedish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Godwin g(o)-dwin
Meaning: God's Friend and God and Friend
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What does Godwin mean?

Specifically used in Old DanishSwedish, Finnish, Norwegian, English, German, Low German and Danish uncustomary, Godwin is used as a baby boy name which is rooted from Old English and German, meaning of Godwin is "Friend of God or God and Friend".

Also Godwin is form of Goðvini in Danish language. Godwin is celebrated on April 19th.

How do I pronounce Godwin?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Godwin as g(o)-dwin. Some people pronounce it as god-win.

Variants of Godwin

Godewen, Goðvini, Godwine, Godvin, Gudvin

Names that rhyme with Godwin

How popular is the name Godwin?

Godwin is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1914 but could not make beyond the top 4000. Over 487 people have been named Godwin in United States.

During its 22 years of usage in England and Wales, it had made up to just the top 2000 boy names. Over 235 people have been named Godwin in England and Wales.

Also, it appeared first time in 2001 on baby boy names list of Ireland. In France, it has been in use since 1991 and achieved its top ranking of 2251 in 2017.

However things change on global perspective, Godwin is extremely popular in Nigeria where every 1 in 600 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

According to our estimate, over 480000 babies have been named Godwin globally.

YearRankBirths
2023543617
202282569
2021552116
202087018
2019532617
2018446622
2017492619
2016511618
2015505518
201487758
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Godwin in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands202050
Sweden31155-2
Norway4155-2
Denmark8050

What numerology tells about Godwin?

You are trustworthy, a good listener and an awesome friend. Handling the problems and life situations of others keeps you distracted from your own. You are an amazing person. You allow yourself to change your mind and perspective from time to time if you find out that someone's way is better than yours. You make your own rules. You dream of living in a more humane society. You always do it with a purpose, and that's to teach others what you've learned.

Go through the following names similar to Godwin

  •  Katarin particulary is used in Danish, English and Swedish is a baby girl name. It is rooted from Old Greek, meaning of Katarin is "Beloved and Pretty". Katarin is derivation of Karine.
  •  Betta - Uncustomary Betta is used in English and Norwegian is a girl name, Betta means "The Blessed" came from Latin and Hebrew
  •  Oktavia means Born In the Eighth Month or Modeled on a Roman Sex is used mostly in Danish and Greenlandic used for girls has its origin in Latin and German
  •  Thilo - Uncommon unisex name Thilo is of Germanic and Old High German origin notably used in German, Norwegian and Swedish languages, meaning of Thilo is "The Word Theud Which Means People Race or People"
  •  Hellmuth - Originated from Germanic and Old High German, Hellmuth is used predominantly in Finnish, German and Danish, Hellmuth means "Protection or Mind" is a boy name

Sibling Names for Godwin

Looking for the perfect sibling name to match your baby boy's classic moniker "Godwin"? Look no further! Check out our list of timeless and elegant names that complement Godwin beautifully. From traditional choices to modern gems, there's something here for everyone.

Names for Godwin's sister

Brother to Godwin

Famous people named Godwin

  • Godwin of Stavelot, Benedictine abbot of the monastery of Stavelot-Malmedy
  • Godwin Birchenough, only son of Walter Edwin Birchenough and was the grandson of John Birchenough
  • Godwin, medieval Bishop of Lichfield
  • Godwin Antwi, Ghanaian professional footballer
  • Godwin Okpara, former football defender
  • Godwin Bradbeer, New Zealand-born artist now living and working
  • Godwin Samararatne, was one of the best known lay meditation teachers in Sri Lanka
  • Godwin Attram, Ghanaian footballer

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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