Goodrich

The name Goodrich originated as an Old English personal name, derived from the elements 'gōd' meaning 'good' and 'rīc' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'. It was a common name in Anglo-Saxon England before the Norman Conquest. Over time, like many Old English personal names, it evolved into a surname, indicating descent from someone named Goodrich or association with a place named after such a person.

As a surname, Goodrich spread throughout England and eventually to other English-speaking countries. Its use as a given name in modern times is rare and typically occurs as a transferred use of the surname, often honoring a family name. While historically male, its contemporary use as a given name is so uncommon that it is considered unisex due to its surname origin.