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Meanings

Anglo-Saxon Baby Names Meaning:

In Anglo-Saxon Baby Names the meaning of the name Jeffrey is: Peaceful gift.

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Jeffrey is: Derived from one of three Old German names, meaning: district, traveler, or peaceful pledge.

French Baby Names Meaning:

In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Jeffrey is: Divine peace.

German Baby Names Meaning:

In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Jeffrey is: Derived from one of three Old German names, meaning district, traveler, or peaceful pledge. Famous bearer: Geoffrey Plantagenet was father to King Henry II; Geoffrey Cbaucer wrote 'The Canterbury Tales'.

Teutonic Baby Names Meaning:

In Teutonic Baby Names the meaning of the name Jeffrey is: God's peace.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Jeffrey is: God's peace.

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