Goddard

English

Etymology

Name of a 10th-11th-century German saint, from Old High German got (“God”) + harti,herti (“hard, strong”). Brought to England by Normans.

Proper noun

Goddard

  1. A male given name.
  2. A patronymic surname​.

Usage notes

  • The given name is rare today, and usually transferred back from the surname.

Translations

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