Goodison

Goodison is a metronymic surname, from the old English personal name Godgifu, later simply "Goody". The name also has Scottish origins and was recorded in 16th‑century Edinburgh, Scotland, as Gudsoun/Gudesoun or Gudson. Goodisson is a similar surname. Notable holders of this surname include:Sir Alan Goodison (1926–2006), British diplomat, succeeded Leonard Figg Benjamin Goodison (c.1700–1767), cabinetmaker to George II of Great Britain Ian Goodison, Jamaican professional footballer John R. Goodison (1866–1926), Newfoundland merchant and political figure John Goodison (musician) (1943–1995), English rock musician and producer Lara Goodison, English actress Lorna Goodison, Jamaican poet, essayist and memoirist Lucy Goodison, English archaeologist Sir Nicholas Goodison (1934–2021), British businessman Paul Goodison, English Olympic sailor Wayne Goodison, English professional footballer William Goodison (surgeon) (1785–1836), Irish-born British army surgeon William Goodison (politician) (1876–1928), Canadian businessman and member of ParliamentGoodissonDick Goodisson, English jockey Lillie Goodisson (c. 1860–1947), Australian feminist Tom Goodisson (1782–1840), English jockey, son of Dick Goodissson

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