Geoffrey

My name is Geoffrey and I'm in my 20s. While I've always had to spell my name out loud and occasionally correct people's pronunciation (it's pronounced "JEF-ree" with no alternative), it doesn't bother me since it's always been my normal, and I'm hardly alone anyway. I happen to like my name a lot since it's unique without being weird, has an every-man sound to it, and yet it's classy and intelligent-looking. I also far prefer my own spelling over Jeffrey. I don't mind being called "Geoff," but almost everyone has always called me "Geoffrey," which in itself is pretty unique I guess. It's mostly just gym teachers and my older brothers that call me "Geoff." I did get some light teasing when Game of Thrones was going because of a character named "Joffery," but that's pretty much it.

Hate it! Prefer Jeffery.

I love the name Geoffrey. It sounds intelligent.

This is such an ugly and pretentious spelling of Jeffrey. Anyways, don't like Jeffrey as well, as both names remind of me of that serial killer who ate men and boys, after cutting them up. Sick!

A perfect name because...

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When spoken, it sounds casual/relate-able and when read (like on a job application), it makes it clear his parents were educated, and that his parents probably sent him to private school instead of one of the U.S.'s utterly terrible public schools.

I keep thinking you say it as: Gee-off-free lol

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Jeffrey please!

Whether it's spelt like this or the other way ("Jeffrey"), I don't really mind as it's such a nice name, honestly. (:

I love this name. I dislike the variants like Jeffrey and Jeffery, but the original name reminds me of Geoffrey Chaucer and old-fashioned elegance.

Must be my English roots that bring me to prefer this spelling to Jeffrey with a J.

I have an original character named Geoffrey. I, personally, love this name to bits and bites~. I could name every single living thing I own Geoffrey if I could.

I would spell my son's name Geoffrey and we would NOT call him Geoff. Geoffrey is a great name.

I have always hated this spelling. It seems like pretentious people choose this ancient and nowadays illogical spelling of Jeffrey because they are so conservative that they can't tolerate any changes in spelling, and language in general. I say, be modern and spell it logically as Jeffrey! This just looks heavy and dated.

This is the British spelling of the name. There's nothing conservative, pretentious, heavy, or dated about it! In fact, I actually prefer this spelling over the bland and boring Jeffrey! I think that with your comment, you just insulted British people for the way they spell certain things. And that's not good!

I was named Geoffrey by my fathers' Social Studies class. I grew up hating it! I was teased because of the spelling, being called "Geeeoff" or "Godfrey" or "George". And not just by fellow friends but by teachers as well (how educated and tactful they are huh?).

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I was actually given "detention" at school and then 2 weeks being grounded at home for simply trying to change the spelling on my homework to keep from being teased! I grew up feeling that this name was a torturous curse. As I became aware of my individuality and uniqueness I slowly accepted the name.

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When I became a "Chef" the name took on a whole new meaning. "Chef Geoff" then became "Geoffboyardee"! I'm having sooo much fun with this name now. MY NAME MEANS "GODS PEACE".

I prefer Geoffrey to Jeffrey. Jeffrey seems extremely unsophisticated to me, while Geoffrey I find quite the opposite.

My husband and I sought a fine name for our little boy that would be a nod to his English heritage, a pleasing reminder of our interest in English history (the Planatagenets) and literature (Geoffrey Chaucer) and a respectful reminder of a relative with a "G" name. Geoffrey was a handsome and historical name that perfectly fit the bill. Also, it's lovely that he's the only "Geoffrey" he knows.

I think that Geoffrey is a wonderful name. I never really liked the name Jeffery, but when I heard of Geoffrey, I loved it. I think that is because of the way it is spelt. The traditional spelling is much more pleasing to the eye and interesting than Jeffery.

It's much better than Jeffrey and Jeffery. Sadly, this name's popularity is dwindling.

This is such a cool name for a man, so strong and masculine - just like Geoffrey Rush! I'm so glad he is on the famous bearers/namesakes list. Go Aussies! The name really suits him too, and it is the best spelling. It also really goes nicely with his last name.