Goodison Explained

Goodison is a metronymic surname, from the old English personal name Godgifu (God's gift), later simply "Goody".^[1] 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 (born 1972), 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 (born 1989/90), English actress
• Lorna Goodison (born 1947), Jamaican poet
• Lucy Goodison, English archaeologist
• Sir Nicholas Goodison (1934–2021), British businessman
• Paul Goodison (born 1977), English Olympic sailor
• Wayne Goodison (born 1964), English professional footballer
• William Goodison (surgeon) (1785–1836), Irish-born British army surgeon
• William Goodison (politician) (1876–1928), Canadian businessman and member of Parliament

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• Dick Goodisson (c. 1750–1817), English jockey
• Lillie Goodisson (c. 1860–1947), Australian feminist
• Tom Goodisson (1782–1840), English jockey, son of Dick Goodissson

See also

• Goodison Park, football stadium (home to Everton F.C.) in Liverpool, England, named for the adjacent Goodison Road, itself named for George Goodison, civil engineer
• Goodison, Michigan, locality named for William Goodison, miller

Notes and References

1. Web site: Surname Database: Goodison.