Goodison

Goodison is a metronymic surname, from the old English personal name Godgifu (God's gift), later simply "Goody". 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


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