Jersey
English place name
"Geirr's island"Share
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Updated Mon Apr 22 2024
Jersey Origin and Meaning
The name Jersey is a girl's name meaning "Geirr's island".
An established place name that sounds more appealing when you attach it to the British Isles than to the Garden State. Its etymology is not certain, but it may derive from the Norse name Geirr.
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