Godric

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *Godarīk, from *god (“god”) +‎ *rīk (“king, ruler”). Equivalent to god +‎ rīc. Cognate with Old French Godry, Coutray (via Frankish).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡodˌriːk/

Proper noun

Godrīc m

  1. a male given name
  2. Godric of Finchale; Anglo-Saxon saint.
  3. Godric of Mappestone; Anglo-Saxon þegn.

References

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