Godiva is an uncommon, feminine given name of Old English origin, derived from the Anglo-Saxon word 'gyð' meaning 'god' combined with 'gift'. It was popularized by Lady Godiva, a legendary 11th-century noblewoman known for her charitable deeds and legendary ride through Coventry naked on a horse, supposedly to protest her husband's high taxes. The name Godiva is often associated with luxury chocolate brand 'Godiva', founded in Belgium in 1926.
"Godiva is quite rare, with only ten recorded births over six decades."