The word "Goodridge" is spelled with two syllables, pronounced as /ˈɡʊdˌrɪdʒ/. The first syllable is "good," pronounced as /ɡʊd/, which is a common English word meaning something is of high quality or satisfactory. The second syllable is "ridge," pronounced as /rɪdʒ/, which refers to a long narrow raised area. When combined, the word "Goodridge" represents a surname, which originated from the English language, meaning a person who lived by a good ridge or high ground.