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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English

Meaning & History

Nickname derived from Middle English god "good" and cild "child". In some cases, it might have instead derived from godchild and been a nickname for someone who was the godchild of a prominent member of the community.
Added 5/25/2018 by anonymous
Edited 11/13/2024 by jocatchi