Godiva Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Godiva means 'gift of God' and is associated with the story of Lady Godiva.
Meaning of the Name Godiva
Godiva is an English name derived from the Anglo-Saxon elements 'god', meaning 'god' and 'gifu', meaning 'gift'. The name is associated with Lady Godiva, an 11th century noblewoman who famously rode through the streets of Coventry naked in order to protest against her husband's oppressive taxation of the town's people. Today, Godiva is often used as a feminine given name, symbolizing freedom, courage, and standing up for what is right.
Popularity of the Name Godiva
The popularity for the name Godiva peaked in popularity in the year 1958 with 5 births, which ranked number 10,048 out of 10,391 unique names for that year. Godiva had the most female births in 1958 with 5, which ranked number 6,107 out of 7,027 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Godiva
Popularity of Godiva by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Godiva. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Godiva in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Godiva is a great pick!
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