Jersey
Old Norse · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Jersey
The given name 'Jersey' derives from the Old Norse *Geirr* (spear) and *ey* (island), meaning "spear island," originally a place name for the Channel Island.
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Etymology
The given name 'Jersey' derives from the Old Norse *Geirr* (spear) and *ey* (island), meaning "spear island," originally a place name for the Channel Island. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably as a unisex given name in the United States, with no specific religious association and historical context tied to the British Crown dependency of Jersey.
Jersey currently ranks #1,394 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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