Gottfried
Pronunciation: [ g-AWTFR-eed ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,494
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gottfried
Gottfried is a boy name .
Gottfried is currently ranked #28,494 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gottfried include Got, Gott, Gotty, Gottie, Gottf, Gottfy, Gottfie, Ied, Iedy, Iedie, Ried, and Goy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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