indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Other Forms FormsGoodnough, Goodenow, Goodnow, Goodno, Goodner
Meaning & History
From a medieval nickname probably applied either to someone of average abilities or to an easily satisfied person, from Middle English good "good" (from Old English god) and ynogh "enough". In some case, perhaps from a medieval nickname meaning "good servant", derived from Middle English gode and knave "boy, servant".