About Goodly
The surname Goodly is derived from the Middle English word "goodly," which means "pleasant" or "beautiful." It is likely that the surname was originally used to describe someone who possessed these qualities or lived in a place that was considered pleasant or beautiful. The name Goodly may also have been given to individuals who were known for their good nature or kind disposition. Overall, the surname Goodly suggests a positive and admirable character trait.
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The surname Goodly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goodly 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 Goodly is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Goodly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goodly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.