Goodier

Goodier is a surname of English origin. It is considered a locational name, derived from a place name. The exact origin of the place name is debated, but it is believed to be derived from a lost or unrecorded place, possibly in Cheshire or Lancashire. Potential sources include Old English elements relating to a personal name combined with a topographical feature.

The surname is relatively uncommon. Records of the surname's presence date back several centuries in England. Variants of the name may include Goodyer.