Godric

Godric is a male first name from the Anglo-Saxon region. Its meaning can be translated as "the ruler of God" as well as "the one who is powerful in God".

What does the name Godric mean?

Godric is a boy's name with Anglo-Saxon roots. The translation yields "the ruler of God" and "the one who is powerful in God". The origins of the name consist of two Old English terms: god or gôd, meaning "God", and rīċe, which stands for "powerful", "mighty", "great", "high-ranking", "rich", "wealthy", and "strong".

Where does the name Godric come from?

The etymology of Godric is Old English and means "the one who is powerful in God". The name is made up of the Old English elements god or gôd for "God" and rīċe for "powerful", "mighty", "great", "high-ranking", "rich", "wealthy", and "strong". It belongs to the language of the Anglo-Saxons.

How do you pronounce Godric?

Godric is pronounced like 'Gott-rik'.

Popularity

In Germany, Godric is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Godric ranks 8,037th. The global popularity and frequency of Godric is illustrated by its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Godi / Ric

Famous people

• Godric (vampire from True Blood)
• Godric Gryffindor (one of the founders of Hogwarts (from Harry Potter))
• Godric of Finchale (saint)