Goodbody

Goodbody Meaning & Origin

About Goodbody
The surname Goodbody is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English phrase "gode bodi," meaning "good body" or "good physique." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was physically fit or had a strong and healthy appearance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Goodbody may still be associated with qualities such as strength, health, or vitality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Goodbody is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Goodbody: 222
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,463
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goodbody based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Goodbody is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTPT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G031030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D B OY2 D
🌐 IPA
/goodbody*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G313

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodbody in Braille

Here's how to represent Goodbody in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Goodbody in braille

How to sign the name Goodbody using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Goodbody using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Goodbody in sign language

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