Godfrey

American

[god-free] / ˈgɒd fri /

noun

a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “god” and “peace.”

interjection

(sometimes lowercase) (used as an exclamation of surprise, anger, etc.)

Example Sentences

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Owen Godfrey Membe has pleaded not guilty to a charge of animal cruelty and has been remanded in custody until 27 May.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Ask and you shall receive: He hosts two podcasts, “In Godfrey We Trust” and “One 54.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

"And please don't forget that police and police staff, our contractors, are part of that community as well," Godfrey added.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Nelson is a partner with the law firm Susman Godfrey who represents book authors in AI intellectual-property cases, and is co-lead counsel in the Anthropic case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Mda quickly established a branch of the Youth League at Fort Hare under the guidance of Z. K. Matthews and Godfrey Pitje, a lecturer in anthropology.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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