Meaning of Godfrey

The names of some famous persons by the name Godfrey (or its variants) are:

Sir Godfrey Kneller, born on 8 August, a famous artist. Sir Godfrey Kneller's background: The leading portrait painter in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, and was court painter to British monarchs from Charles II to George I. His major works include The Chinese Convert (1687); a series of four portraits of Isaac Newton painted at various junctures of the latter's life; a series of ten reigning European monarchs, including King Louis XIV of France; over 40 'Kit-cat portraits' of members of the Kit-Cat Club; and ten 'beauties' of the court of William III, to match a similar series of ten beauties of the court of Charles II painted by his predecessor as court painter, Sir Peter Lely.

Godfrey Gummer Goodwin, born on 11 January, a famous public figure. Godfrey Gummer Goodwin's background: A Representative from Minnesota

Godfrey Cambridge, born on 26 February, a famous actor. Godfrey Cambridge's background: An African American comedian and actor. He was especially popular in the late 1960s and early 1970's as a regular guest on The Merv Griffin Show and other talk shows.