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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɡʊd.ə.nʌf/  [key·simplify]
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".
Added 11/2/2013 by babycrookston
Edited today by DoingNothing247 and Beautiful Victory