Scholars variously surmise that Jersey and Jèrri derive from (Old Norse for 'earth') or ('earl'), or perhaps the Norse personal name (thus , 'Geirr's Island'). The ending denotes an island (as in Guernsey or Surtsey).
Scholars va,riously surmise that Jersey and Jèrri derive from (Old Norse for 'earth') or ('earl'), or perhaps the Norse personal name (thus , 'Geirr's Island'). The ending denotes an island (as in Guernsey or Surtsey).