Godden is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Brad Godden (born 1969), Australian rugby player Edwin J. Godden (1888–1979), English-born businessman and political figure in Newfoundland Ernie Godden (born 1961), Canadian ice hockey player Gertrude M. Godden, author of works on anthropology and folklore Jean Godden, member of the Seattle City Council Jimmy Godden (1879–1955), British actor Jon Godden (1906–1984), English novelist Luke Godden (born 1978), Australian footballer Malcolm Reginald Godden (born 1945), Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon Matt Godden (born 1991), English footballer Rumer Godden (1907–1998), English author Salena Godden, a British poet, performer and writer Thomas Godden, real surname Tylden (1624–1688), English courtier implicated in the Titus Oates plot Tony Godden (born 1955), English football goalkeeper Tony Godden (Australian rules footballer) (born 1972), Australian footballer See also Godden Green, a hamlet in Kent, England The Loves of Joanna Godden, a 1947 British historical drama film