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31st Governor of California
Goodwin Jess "Goodie" Knight (December 9, 1896 – May 22, 1970) was an American politician and judge who served as the 31st governor of California from
Goodwin_Knight
First Lady of California (1918–2010)
first lady of California from 1954 to 1959 during the governorship of Goodwin Knight. Her activities in that role included conservation work at the Governor's
Virginia_Knight
American politician (1900–1996)
lieutenant governor of California, serving from 1953 to 1959 under Governor Goodwin Knight. Powers was born in Eagleville, Modoc County, California, in 1900. He
Harold_J._Powers
Goodwin Knight easily won re-election against Write-in candidate Monroe Deutsch. On election day, November 7, 1950, Republican nominee Goodwin Knight
1950 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
1950_California_lieutenant_gubernatorial_election
American judge and murder victim (1904–1970)
Haley was appointed as a municipal court judge by California Governor Goodwin Knight; he was named to the superior court by Governor Pat Brown in 1965. While
Harold_Haley
American political consulting organization
Senate Goodwin Knight for Lieutenant Governor Elmer Robinson for Mayor of San Francisco Re-elect Elmer Robinson for Mayor of San Francisco Goodwin Knight for
Whitaker_and_Baxter
1978, pp. 124–125. "Goodwin Jess Knight". National Governors Association. January 3, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2023. "Goodwin Knight". California State
List of governors of California
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List of fictional characters introduced on ''EastEnders'' in 2026
Steele joined the soap in March as Sandra Goodwin, the adoptive mother of Josh Goodwin (Joshua Vaughan). Ivy Knight-Mitchell, the daughter of Nicola Mitchell
List of EastEnders characters introduced in 2026
List_of_EastEnders_characters_introduced_in_2026
Chief justice of the United States from 1953 to 1969
Warren endorsed Republican William Knowland's U.S. Senate candidacy and Goodwin Knight's candidacy for lieutenant governor. Warren won the general election
Earl_Warren
California government department
California's water usage. The department was created in 1956 by Governor Goodwin Knight following severe flooding across Northern California in 1955, where
California Department of Water Resources
California_Department_of_Water_Resources
Governor of California from 1959 to 1967
cleaned house, replacing all the political appointees of his predecessor, Goodwin Knight. His team worked hard in preparation for the governor's inauguration
Pat_Brown
election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican governor Goodwin Knight, who had ascended to the office after Earl Warren resigned to become
1954 California gubernatorial election
1954_California_gubernatorial_election
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outfielder Goodwin Liu (born 1970), American lawyer and politician Goodwin Knight (1896–1970), American politician, 31st Governor of California Goodwin Tutum
Goodwin
gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday November 4. Incumbent governor Goodwin Knight initially ran for re-election to a third term, but eventually withdrew
1958 California gubernatorial election
1958_California_gubernatorial_election
Superior Court Judge Goodwin Knight safely defeated Democratic State Senator John F. Shelley with 56.39% of the vote. Goodwin Knight, Republican John F
1946 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
1946_California_lieutenant_gubernatorial_election
choosing instead to run for election as governor. Incumbent governor Goodwin Knight exchanged places with Knowland and lost to U.S. Representative Clair
1958 United States Senate election in California
1958_United_States_Senate_election_in_California
American writer (1898–1985)
Vehicles (1954–58); and Legislative Secretary to California Governor Goodwin Knight (1954–58). Mason is known primarily for two published works: The Constitutional
Paul_Mason_(writer)
American railroad executive
Disneyland. Gurley, along with Walt Disney and California Governor Goodwin Knight operated the inaugural running of the Disneyland Railroad; advertised
Fred_Gurley
A. 1912 University of California, Berkeley School of Law LL.B. 1914 Goodwin Knight Stanford University A.B. in Law and Business, 1919 Cornell University
List of governors of California by education
List_of_governors_of_California_by_education
American politician (1903–1987)
Governor Goodwin Knight appointed him state treasurer, succeeding Charles G. Johnson, who retired after 34 years in office amid a dispute with Knight and allegations
A._Ronald_Button
Cemetery in California
Johnson (1955–2015), bassist T. C. Jones (1920–1971), female impersonator Goodwin Knight (1896–1970), politician Nguyễn Cao Kỳ (1930–2011), politician, Prime
Rose_Hills_Memorial_Park
Season of television series
"I Am the Fiddler." 74 11 "Goodwin Knight / George Jessel Show" February 10, 1957 (1957-02-10) Special guests: Goodwin Knight and George Jessel. Jack discusses
The Jack Benny Program season 7
The_Jack_Benny_Program_season_7
American politician
(February 6, 1915 – January 31, 2011) and signed into law by Governor Goodwin Knight, and is well known for his legislation in the field of mental health
Alan_Short
Agency within the government of California
1944 – October 30, 1953 Earl Warren Goodwin Knight John Pierce November 1, 1953 – July 14, 1958 Goodwin Knight T. H. Mugford July 15, 1958 – January
California Department of Finance
California_Department_of_Finance
Re-elected, 82.47% George W. Johnson (Republican) 17.53% California Goodwin Knight Republican Retired to run for U.S. Senate, Democratic victory Pat Brown
1958 United States gubernatorial elections
1958_United_States_gubernatorial_elections
Topics referred to by the same term
Governor Knight may refer to: Goodwin Knight (1896–1970), 31st Governor of California H. M. Knight (1919–2015), 3rd Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia
Governor_Knight
Surname list
Gillian Knight, English opera singer Gladys Knight, American R&B/soul singer and actress Glenn Knight (1944–2025), Singaporean lawyer Goodwin Knight, US politician
Knight_(surname)
American basketball player (born 1995)
for the UCF Knights and the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, being named the 2018 ASUN Conference Player of the Year with the latter. Goodwin, a 6'0" point
Brandon_Goodwin_(basketball)
American politician
to 1956. He resigned from the State Assembly in 1957 when Governor Goodwin Knight appointed him a Judge of the Alameda County Superior Court. He left
Thomas_W._Caldecott
Cook Islands politician and former police officer
2004 Goodwin was appointed as a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to the community. The decision to reappoint Goodwin for
Frederick_Tutu_Goodwin
American fraternal organization
the Republic of Texas Nathan Kelley, architect of Ohio State House Goodwin Knight, Governor of California Charles Lindbergh, American aviator, author
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Independent_Order_of_Odd_Fellows
California historian
Pacific, and prolific author. He was named Mr. California by Governor Goodwin Knight in 1954. Hunt was born in Sacramento, California. He received his bachelor's
Rockwell_D._Hunt
senator elected. Democratic gain. ▌Y Clair Engle (Democratic) 57.0% ▌Goodwin Knight (Republican) 42.9% Connecticut William A. Purtell Republican 1952 (Appointed)
1958 United States Senate elections
1958_United_States_Senate_elections
Politics in the US state of California
Simpson (NP) 24R, 20D 42R, 37D, 1I 16D, 7R 1946 William Knowland (R) 1947 Goodwin Knight (R) Frederick N. Howser (R) Thomas Kuchel (R) 48R, 32D 14R, 9D 1948
Political party strength in California
Political_party_strength_in_California
City in Utah, United States
president Dallin H. Oaks, and NFL and BYU quarterback Steve Young. Goodwin Knight, who served as the 35th Governor of California (1947–1953), was born
Provo,_Utah
American sitcom (1980–1987)
changed to The Ted Knight Show when the show was retooled in 1986 for its sixth season, which would turn out to be its last due to Ted Knight's death. The original
Too_Close_for_Comfort
American singer and voice actress
Wood is the Singing Bride in The Jack Benny Program (TV series) and in Goodwin Knight/George Jessel Show. 1957: Zorro (Live Action Series) Singing barmaid
Gloria_Wood
American writer (1937–1998)
Archie Goodwin (September 8, 1937 – March 1, 1998) was an American comic book writer, editor, and artist. He worked on a number of comic strips in addition
Archie_Goodwin_(comics)
Island 1821–41. Son of Nehemiah Knight. John B. Milner, Judge in Provo, Utah. Grandfather of Goodwin Knight. Goodwin Knight (1896–1970), Superior Court Judge
List of United States political families (K)
List_of_United_States_political_families_(K)
American judge (1909–1987)
Court In office September 11, 1957 – November 4, 1968 Appointed by Goodwin Knight Judge of the Los Angeles Municipal Court In office September 18, 1953 –
John_Aiso
not run) Republican 1942 Earl Warren (resigned October 4, 1953) 35 Goodwin Knight (1896–1970) January 6, 1947 – October 4, 1953 (succeeded to governor)
List of lieutenant governors of California
List_of_lieutenant_governors_of_California
Passenger train operated from 1949 to 1970 in the U.S.
York City: by ferry, and not by rail. California Lieutenant Governor Goodwin Knight, mayor of San Francisco Elmer Robinson, and WP President Harry A. Mitchell
California_Zephyr_(1949–1970)
Multi-sport event in Squaw Valley, California, US
Company, petitioned California governor Goodwin Knight to support a bid to host the Olympic Games. Knight's administration agreed and recommended that
1960_Winter_Olympics
270 11.95% 11,812 0.26% 1958 Clair Engle Democratic 2,927,693 57.01% Goodwin Knight Republican 2,204,337 42.93% 3,191 0.06% 1964 George Murphy Republican
List of United States Senate elections in California
List_of_United_States_Senate_elections_in_California
American actor and politician (1902–1992)
Party political offices Preceded by Goodwin Knight Republican nominee for U.S. Senator from California (Class 1) 1964, 1970 Succeeded by S. I. Hayakawa
George_Murphy
Topics referred to by the same term
may refer to: Rockwell D. Hunt, named "Mr. California" by Governor Goodwin Knight in 1954 Frank D. Lanterman (1901–1981), American politician, nicknamed
Mr._California
Spiritual shrine in Pacific Palisades, California, US
August 20, 1950. The keynote speaker was the then Lieutenant Governor Goodwin Knight who addressed some 1,500 attendees, including a number of other foreign
Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine
Self-Realization_Fellowship_Lake_Shrine
Selection of Republican US presidential candidate
was well received on a spring tour of the Midwest, though he stopped Goodwin Knight from formally establishing a California campaign office. He led most
1964 Republican Party presidential primaries
1964_Republican_Party_presidential_primaries
American businessman and philanthropist
began to take a more active role in 1954 when his long-time friend Goodwin Knight ran for governor. With the Republican National Convention slated to
Howard_F._Ahmanson_Sr.
United States Senator from California (1945–1959)
for governor after a brutal contest with incumbent Goodwin J. Knight. In the "Big Switch," Knight agreed to run for Knowland's U.S. Senate seat while
William_Knowland
34th Mayor of San Francisco from 1956 to 1964
was defeated in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate by Governor Goodwin Knight. In 1962, when Richard Nixon ran for governor, Christopher ran for lieutenant
George_Christopher_(mayor)
American politician (1904–1989)
1944 Succeeded by Richard Nixon Political offices Preceded by Ellis E. Patterson Lieutenant Governor of California 1943-1947 Succeeded by Goodwin Knight
Frederick_F._Houser
Pattern on a rock in the United States
discussions with T. C. Lethbridge about Goodwin's theory, in 1954 chalked in a full figure resembling a medieval knight with sword and shield. Glynn is usually
Westford_Knight
American chemist and inventor
and industry. Beckman himself was approached by California governor Goodwin Knight to head a Special Committee on Air Pollution, to propose ways to combat
Arnold_Beckman
Tax law of California, United States
71 years ago (1955) Signed into law 1955; 71 years ago (1955) Governor Goodwin Knight Code California Revenue and Taxation Code Section Part 1.5, Division
Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law
Bradley-Burns_Uniform_Local_Sales_and_Use_Tax_Law
California affiliate of the Republican Party
2,344,542 91.64% Won Y 1950 Earl Warren 2,461,754 64.86% Won Y 1954 Goodwin Knight 2,290,519 56.83% Won Y 1958 William Knowland 2,110,911 40.16% Lost N
California_Republican_Party
Marvel Comics character
comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Roy Thomas, Archie Goodwin, and Frank Robbins, Abdul Faoul, the first Scarlet Scarab, made his first
Scarlet_Scarab
American lawyer
Colón, Panama. Among the political leaders in attendance were Governor Goodwin Knight, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California Marshall F. McComb
Joseph_Scott_(attorney)
Secondary public school in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Lynton Richards Kistler (1897–1993), lithography printmaker, artist. Goodwin Knight, 31st governor of California, class of 1914 Stanley Knowles, Canadian
Manual_Arts_High_School
Public university in Los Angeles, California, US
1956, and was performed by, among others, the Governor of California Goodwin Knight and Los Angeles State College President Howard S. McDonald. While it
California State University, Northridge
California_State_University,_Northridge
1990s set of proposed US economic reforms and associated conspiracy theory
private source from discussing it, under penalty of death. Goodwin referred to "White Knights," most of them high-ranking military officials, who have since
NESARA
Comic book
Archie Goodwin was on to something when he paired Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale on the first holiday special of the popular Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight series"
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight
Batman:_Legends_of_the_Dark_Knight
American politician (1911–1964)
year of a Democratic landslide. He defeated the incumbent governor Goodwin J. Knight, thus becoming the first Democrat elected to that Senate seat in the
Clair_Engle
Ancestor of many Rhode Island governors and deputy governors
Island governor 1895-1896 John R. Rogers, Washington governor 1896-1902 Goodwin Knight, California governor 1953-1959 Marvin Griffin (1907-1982), 72nd Georgia
Frances_Latham
1957 (1957-01-13) 73 10 "The Fiddler" January 27, 1957 (1957-01-27) 74 11 "Goodwin Knight / George Jessel Show" February 10, 1957 (1957-02-10) 75 12 "Hope and
List of The Jack Benny Program episodes
List_of_The_Jack_Benny_Program_episodes
English arts critic and author (born 1927–2013)
Portrait of an Orchestra with Hubert J. Foss and a Knight at the Opera with Geraint Evans. Trevor Noël Goodwin was born on 25 December 1927 in Fowey, Cornwall
Noël_Goodwin
1929 film
from the Sea is a 1929 sound British romance film directed by Castleton Knight and starring Ray Milland, Mona Goya, and Moore Marriott. It was originally
The Lady from the Sea (1929 film)
The_Lady_from_the_Sea_(1929_film)
American politician
College at Hayward (now California State University, East Bay); Governor Goodwin Knight signed the bill into law on July 5, 1957. From 1959 to 1968, and 1971
Carlos Bee (California politician)
Carlos_Bee_(California_politician)
business 6 Florian Boyd July 1953 – November 1957 Boyd joined Governor Goodwin Knight in welcoming President and Mrs. Eisenhower to PS on their way to Smoke
List of mayors of Palm Springs, California
List_of_mayors_of_Palm_Springs,_California
Governor of California: Earl Warren (Republican) (until October 5), Goodwin Jess Knight (Republican) (starting October 5) Governor of Colorado: Daniel I
1953_in_the_United_States
Bridge crossing the San Francisco Bay
a single-deck structure, keeping the remainder in reserve. Governor Goodwin Knight soon intervened, arguing that delaying the second deck ran counter to
Richmond–San_Rafael_Bridge
English composer and conductor (1925–2003)
Ronald Alfred Goodwin (17 February 1925 – 8 January 2003) was an English composer and conductor known for his film music. He scored over 70 films in a
Ron_Goodwin
Swedish-American politician
Richardson C. C. Young James Rolph Frank Merriam Culbert Olson Earl Warren Goodwin Knight Preceded by Friend Richardson Succeeded by A. Ronald Button Personal
Charles_G._Johnson
American lawyer and politician (1867–1947)
California State Parks Commission upon request of California Governor Goodwin Knight renamed a portion of the then Venice-Hyperion Beach State Park in Playa
Isidore_B._Dockweiler
Tribeca Releasing / AgX / Wavelength Nicholas Ma (director/screenplay); Joy Goodwin (screenplay); Lexi Perkel, Christine Ko, Judy Greer Fireflies at El Mozote
List of American films of 2026
List_of_American_films_of_2026
American investment banker (1883–1959)
lower bidder, so Blyth subsequently worked to elect Goodwin Knight as Warren's replacement. Knight finally became governor in 1953 when Warren resigned
Charles_R._Blyth
American gender-inclusive college group
movement Otto Kerner Jr. (Brown University, 1930) – Governor of Illinois Goodwin Knight (Stanford University) – Governor of California George V. N. Lothrop
Alpha_Delta_Phi_Society
American actor (born 1984)
(2013–17) and its spin-off, The Blacklist: Redemption (2017), and Dr. Max Goodwin on New Amsterdam (2018–23). Eggold was born August 10, 1984 in Lakewood
Ryan_Eggold
American judge (1894–1981)
commissioned as officers in the United States Naval Reserve. In 1955, Governor Goodwin Knight appointed McComb to the Supreme Court of California as an Associate
Marshall_F._McComb
American politician (1909–1964)
California In office January 2, 1953 – January 5, 1959 Governor Earl Warren Goodwin Knight Preceded by Thomas Kuchel Succeeded by Alan Cranston Member of the California
Robert_C._Kirkwood
American politician (1914–1969)
Miller lost the Democratic primary to the Republican, future Governor Goodwin Knight, who "cross-filed" on the Democratic ballot. Bertram Coffey, Reflections
George_Miller_Jr.
Census-designated place in California, United States
parcels of land that would become Rossmoor included California governor Goodwin Knight and Judge Alfred Gittelson, who had also partnered with him in the Lakewood
Rossmoor,_California
American judge (1915–2002)
person ever named to the Superior Court. In 1958, Republican governor Goodwin Knight appointed Lillie, a Democrat, to the Second District Court of Appeal
Mildred_Lillie
Spouse of the governor of California
"Virginia Knight dies at 92; former first lady of California". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 26, 2017.; "Virginia Piergue Knight". State of California
First ladies and partners of California
First_ladies_and_partners_of_California
American football player (born 1990)
Marquise Derell Goodwin Sr. (born November 19, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football
Marquise_Goodwin
American paranormal reality television show
on July 25, 2007. The program follows ghost hunters Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley, and Jay Wasley as they investigate locations that are reported
Ghost_Adventures
35th Mayor of San Francisco from 1964 to 1968
Commission. Shelley ran for Lieutenant Governor in 1946, but was defeated by Goodwin Knight. Shelley would then make his mark as a leader of the California delegation
John_F._Shelley
American politician
Sutter won the election, and was appointed to the bench by Governor Goodwin Knight. Sutter also served as President of the Long Beach Area Council of the
Lyman_B._Sutter
Commercial Offices / Non-Profit in Los Angeles, California
a week-long celebration attended by California Lieutenant Governor Goodwin Knight and other dignitaries and cemented the company's place in the community
Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Building (1949)
Golden_State_Mutual_Life_Insurance_Building_(1949)
American politician (1888–1970)
California In office January 4, 1943 – March 29, 1970 Governor Earl Warren Goodwin Knight Pat Brown Ronald Reagan Preceded by Paul Peek Succeeded by H. P. Sullivan
Frank_M._Jordan
Georgy Zhukov May 16 – Lee A. Dubridge May 23 – Anthony Eden May 30 – Goodwin Knight June 6 – Josip Broz Tito June 13 – Gwen Verdon June 20 – Walter Reuther
List of covers of Time magazine (1950s)
List_of_covers_of_Time_magazine_(1950s)
1960 Joseph C. Shell, minority leader of the California State Assembly Goodwin Knight, former governor of California (withdrew January 16, 1962) Harold J
1962 California gubernatorial election
1962_California_gubernatorial_election
British businessman (1886-1969)
Sir Stuart Coldwell Goodwin (19 April 1886 – 6 June 1969) was a Sheffield steel industrialist and philanthropist who gave away over £500,000 to charities
Stuart_Goodwin
Mexican-American politician (1916–2005)
Powers, who had been appointed to the position after Lieutenant Governor Goodwin Knight acceded to the governorship after Earl Warren was named Chief Justice
Edward_R._Roybal
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2026
Danny Kruger Lizzie Loudon Anthony Mangnall James Marshall Jamie Njoku-Goodwin Stephen Parkinson Joanna Penn Katie Perrior John, The Lord Randall of Uxbridge
Andy_Burnham
Scottish banker (born 1958)
Frederick Anderson Goodwin FRSE FCIBS (born 17 August 1958) is a Scottish chartered accountant and former banker who was chief executive officer (CEO)
Fred_Goodwin
Engle defeated the Nixon-backed Republican candidate, outgoing governor Goodwin Knight, in the race for the Senate seat being vacated by Knowland. California
1960 United States presidential election in California
1960_United_States_presidential_election_in_California
of California: Frederick F. Houser (Republican) (until January 7), Goodwin Knight (Republican) (starting January 7) Lieutenant Governor of Colorado: William
1947_in_the_United_States
residence in Smoke Tree Ranch. The President was met by California Governor Goodwin Knight and Palm Springs Mayor Florian Boyd. During Eisenhower's stay the Helms
Paul_H._Helms
Five-member governing body of Orange County, California
California Railroad Commissioner Benjamin Reddick was appointed by Governor Goodwin Knight in August 1958 to replace Heinz Kaiser, who had died in office in July
Orange County Board of Supervisors
Orange_County_Board_of_Supervisors
GOODWIN KNIGHT
GOODWIN KNIGHT
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English : variant of Godkin.
Male
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English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English Godwin, GOODWIN means "God's friend."
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Good friend.
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English : unexplained; possibly an altered form of Goodkin, from a pet form of the Old English personal names Goda or Gode.Possibly an Anglicized form of German and Jewish Gutkin.
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From the Old English Godwine, meaning friend of God.
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English : from the Middle English personal name Godewyn, Old English GÅdwine, composed of the elements gÅd ‘good’ + wine ‘friend’.This name was brought independently to New England by many bearers from the 17th century onward. William Goodwin was one of the founders of Hartford, CT, (coming from Cambridge, MA, with Thomas Hooker) in 1635.
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From the Old English Goldwine, meaning golden friend.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, German, Indian, Malayalam, Teutonic
Friend of God; God's Friend
Boy/Male
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Good Friend; Friend of God
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English
English : from the Old English personal name Goldwine, composed of the elements gold ‘gold’ + wīn ‘friend’.Jewish : Americanization of a like-sounding Ashkenazic surname.
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English
English : variant of Goodwin.
Boy/Male
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From the Old English Goldwine, meaning golden friend.
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Good Friend; Friend of God
Boy/Male
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Golden Friend
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English
English : variant spelling of Goodwin.
Boy/Male
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Good friend.
Male
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English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Middle English Gladwyn, GLADWIN means "bright friend."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Nigerian
God's Friend
Boy/Male
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Good Friend
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English : perhaps a variant of Gooding or an Americanized spelling of French Godin.
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